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Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Front Lighthouse

F Yellow🇵🇦Cristóbal, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Front Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, built in 2018, stands 20 meters tall on a pier on the west side of Gamboa, Panama. It features a white daymark with a black vertical stripe and emits a continuous yellow light. The lighthouse serves as the front range light for the Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range. Its purpose is to guide northbound vessels along the centerline of the navigation channel. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower itself is restricted. It is located near the Panama Canal, approximately 3.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for the safe transit of northbound vessels through the Chagres River section of the Panama Canal, aligning ships along the designated centerline and preventing groundings.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Yellow
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Yellow
Raw Code
F Y

Construction & History

Year Built
2018

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

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

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

Location

City
Cristóbal
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Colón
Sea Region
Guides vessels for the Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range, located on a pier on the west side of Gamboa, Panama.
Latitude
9.1171°
Longitude
-79.7072°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama Canal(3.9 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.43.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Front displays the characteristic F Yellow. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 3.8 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Rodman (12.6 NM SE), Ancon (13 NM SE), Balboa (13 NM SE), VERACRUZ (14.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline 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 Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Front Lighthouse?+
Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline 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 Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline 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.