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Buena Vista Southbound Front Lighthouse

🇵🇦Panamá, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Buena Vista Southbound Front Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, constructed of concrete, was built and first lit in 1914. The tower is painted black on the side facing northbound ships. It emits a continuous green light. The original light was approximately 9 meters high. The current light is located about 230 meters from the original structure.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

Construction & History

Year Built
1914

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J6094.31.

Tower & Structure

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

Location

City
Panamá
Country
🇵🇦PA
Latitude
9.1482°
Longitude
-79.8003°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Buena Vista Southbound Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Buena Vista Southbound Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 2.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include Cristóbal (13.4 NM NNW), Manzanillo (13.7 NM NNW), Las Minas (14.2 NM N), Colón (14.6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Buena Vista Southbound Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Buena Vista Southbound 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 Buena Vista Southbound Front Lighthouse?+
Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Southbound Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Buena Vista 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.