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Isla Jicarita Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇵🇦PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Isla Jicarita Lighthouse

A square skeletal metal tower, 15 meters tall and painted white, stands on the southern tip of Isla Jicarita. It displays a white light with one flash every 15 seconds from a focal height of 102 meters, visible for 25.1 nautical miles. This island lies south of Isla Coiba, Central America's largest island. The lighthouse is managed by the Isla Coiba National Park and is accessible only by boat, approximately 80.2 kilometers from Pedregal.

Why it matters: This light marks the southern extremity of Isla Jicarita and aids passage around the southern reaches of Isla Coiba within the Isla Coiba National Park, a remote marine area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
102m
Light Range
20NM (37.0 km)
Geographic Range
25.1NM

Location

Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Veraguas
Sea Region
southern tip of Isla Jicarita, an island south of Isla Coiba, the largest island of Central America.
Latitude
7.2053°
Longitude
-81.7992°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pedregal(80.2 km)
Admiralty No.
G3262
NGA No.
0028
ARLHS No.
PAN-007
Wikidata
Q60707558 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Isla Jicarita Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 102 meters and a nominal range of 20 nautical miles (approximately 37.0 km), Isla Jicarita is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Isla Jicarita Lighthouse at night?+
Isla Jicarita displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Isla Jicarita Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isla Jicarita Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Río Grande at 40.7 NM to the NE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isla Jicarita Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Isla Jicarita 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 Isla Jicarita Lighthouse?+
Isla Jicarita 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 Isla Jicarita Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isla Jicarita 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.