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Buena Vista Northbound Rear Lighthouse

🇵🇦Panamá, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Buena Vista Northbound Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, constructed from concrete, was built and first lit in 1914. Originally standing about 9 meters tall with a lantern, the structure was painted black on the side facing northbound vessels. The current light operates from this skeletal tower, displaying an occulting green signal. Photographs documenting the original and subsequent structures exist from various individuals and sources.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

Construction & History

Year Built
1914

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J6094.271.
ARLHS No.
PAN-035

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black on the side facing northbound ships
Material
concrete

Location

City
Panamá
Country
🇵🇦PA
Latitude
9.1927°
Longitude
-79.8524°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Buena Vista Northbound Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Buena Vista Northbound Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 5.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Cristóbal (9.7 NM NNW), Manzanillo (10.2 NM N), Colón (11.2 NM N), Las Minas (11.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Buena Vista Northbound Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Buena Vista Northbound Rear 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 Buena Vista Northbound Rear Lighthouse?+
Buena Vista Northbound 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 Buena Vista Northbound Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Buena Vista Northbound 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.