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Balboa Southbound Front Lighthouse

🇵🇦Panamá, PAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Balboa Southbound Front Lighthouse

The Balboa Southbound Front is situated in Panamá. This navigational aid is not currently operational. Its specific location is identified by coordinates -79.56765, 8.943887.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

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Location

City
Panamá
Country
🇵🇦PA
Latitude
8.9439°
Longitude
-79.5677°
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Balboa Southbound Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Balboa Southbound Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Balboa at 0.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Rodman (0.7 NM NW), Ancon (1.7 NM NE), VERACRUZ (4.7 NM SW), Panamá, Ciudad de (5.4 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Balboa Southbound Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Balboa Southbound Front Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Balboa Southbound Front Lighthouse?+
Balboa Southbound Front Lighthouse is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Balboa Southbound Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Balboa Southbound Front Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.