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Bohio Southbound Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇵🇦Cristóbal, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bohio Southbound Range Front Lighthouse

The Bohio Southbound Range Front structure is a 20-meter-tall square skeletal tower made of steel, located on Isla Buena Vista. It is painted white with a black vertical stripe, a marking that also appears on its white daymark. This lighthouse emits a continuous green light. It stands near Cristóbal, with the Panama Canal approximately 5.6 kilometers away. The tower's design and operational status serve as a navigational aid.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding southbound vessels around the Bohio Peninsula, ensuring safe transit through a complex shipping area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G

Location

City
Cristóbal
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Colón
Sea Region
Isla Buena Vista, a small island off the south side of the Bohio Peninsula
Latitude
9.1865°
Longitude
-79.8426°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a white daymark with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama Canal(5.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.28.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bohio Southbound Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Bohio Southbound Range Front displays the characteristic F Green. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bohio Southbound Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bohio Southbound Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 5.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Cristóbal (10.3 NM NNW), Manzanillo (10.7 NM NNW), Colón (11.6 NM NNW), Las Minas (11.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bohio Southbound Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bohio Southbound Range Front Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Bohio Southbound Range Front Lighthouse?+
Bohio Southbound Range 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 Bohio Southbound Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bohio Southbound Range 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.