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Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc Yellow🇵🇦Cristóbal, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Rear Lighthouse

The Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Rear light was built in 2018. It is a 20-meter-tall square skeletal tower. The structure carries a white daymark with a black vertical stripe. This light is located on a hillside in Panama, about 1 km northwest of the corresponding front range light. It emits an occulting yellow light. The nearest port is the Panama Canal, 3.4 km away.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for safe navigation through the Chagres Crossing, providing a critical alignment for northbound ships. Its precise occulting yellow light, in conjunction with its front light, allows vessels to maintain the exact centerline, preventing deviations that could lead to hazards in this busy waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Yellow
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Yellow
Raw Code
Oc Y

Construction & History

Year Built
2018

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama Canal(3.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.431.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white daymark 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
Located on a hillside in Panama, serving as the rear light for the Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range, approximately 1 km northwest of its front light.
Latitude
9.1211°
Longitude
-79.7148°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 3.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Rodman (13.1 NM SE), Ancon (13.5 NM SE), Balboa (13.5 NM SE), VERACRUZ (15 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range 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 Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range 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 Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chagres Crossing Northbound Centerline Range 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.