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Juan Grande Northbound Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green🇵🇦Cristóbal, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Juan Grande Northbound Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower stands 15 meters tall and carries a white daymark with a black vertical stripe on its northbound side. It serves as the rear light for the Juan Grande Northbound Range, located 101 meters southwest of the front light. The structure emits an occulting green light, guiding northbound maritime traffic. Access to the site is restricted to boat, and the tower is closed to visitors. It is an active aid to navigation, operational from the Colón region.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for ensuring the safe navigation of northbound vessels through a specific channel or approach in Panama. Its precise alignment with the front light allows mariners to maintain their course with confidence.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
Oc G

Location

City
Cristóbal
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Colón
Sea Region
Located in Panama, this is the rear light of the Juan Grande Northbound Range, positioned 101 meters southwest of its front light, guiding northbound maritime traffic.
Latitude
9.1185°
Longitude
-79.7655°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white on the northbound side at least

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

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama Canal(3.0 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.371.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Juan Grande Northbound Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Juan Grande Northbound Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Juan Grande Northbound Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Juan Grande Northbound Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 1.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include Rodman (15.1 NM SE), Puerto Caimito (15.4 NM S), Balboa (15.5 NM SE), Ancon (15.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Juan Grande Northbound Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Juan Grande Northbound 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 Juan Grande Northbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Juan Grande Northbound 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 Juan Grande Northbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Juan Grande Northbound 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.