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Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Front Lighthouse

🇵🇦Ancón, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Front (2 towers)

A square skeletal tower made of steel, the Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Front is situated on the north bank of the Panama Canal, southeast of Gamboa in Panamá Province. The structure, identified by its white color with a black vertical stripe and a daymark, forms the front component of a range system. It is set 5.2 km from the Panama Canal. This marker emits a continuous green light.

Why it matters: This range system offers precise alignment for southbound vessels transiting the Chagres Crossing, a narrow section of the Panama Canal, aiding in safe passage.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: A square skeletal tower with a daymark, painted white with a black vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama Canal(5.2 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.51

Location

City
Ancón
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Panamá Province
Sea Region
north bank of the Panama Canal, southeast of Gamboa
Latitude
9.1055°
Longitude
-79.6881°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 5.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Rodman (11.4 NM SE), Ancon (11.7 NM SE), Balboa (11.8 NM SE), VERACRUZ (13.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chagres Crossing 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 Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Front Lighthouse?+
Chagres Crossing 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 Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chagres Crossing 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.