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Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse

Not specified🇵🇦Panamá, PAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse

Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in Panamá, PA. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal.

Position: Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse is positioned at 8.9393°N, 79.5660°W, near Panamá in PA.

Geographic context: Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. The location falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons.

Nearby lighthouses in PA: Other lighthouses in the region include Atlantic Entrance Range Middle, Bahía las Minas Range Rear, Balboa (Miraflores) Northbound Front, Balboa (Miraflores) Northbound Rear, Balboa Southbound Rear. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

Balboa

PABLB

0.7 NMN

Rodman

PAROD

0.9 NMNNW

Ancon

PAACO

1.9 NMNNE

VERACRUZ

PAVCZ

4.6 NMSW

Panamá, Ciudad de

PAPTY

5.5 NMNE

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Not specified
Flash Type
—
Light Color
—
Flash Count
1 flash

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
—
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
Panamá
Country
🇵🇦PA
Latitude
8.9393°
Longitude
-79.5660°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Balboa at 0.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Rodman (0.9 NM NNW), Ancon (1.9 NM NNE), VERACRUZ (4.6 NM SW), Panamá, Ciudad de (5.5 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Balboa Southbound Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Balboa Southbound Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
Balboa Southbound Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Balboa Southbound Rear 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.