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Juan Grande Southbound Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇵🇦Cristóbal, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Juan Grande Southbound Range Front Lighthouse

Located near Cristóbal in Panama's Colón region, the Juan Grande Southbound Range Front is a 15-meter tall square skeletal tower. The structure bears a white daymark with a black vertical stripe. Its emitted light is a continuous green (F G). This marker is situated about 2.7 kilometers from the Panama Canal.

Why it matters: This light serves as the front element of the Juan Grande Southbound Range, guiding ships entering the Panama Canal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G

Location

City
Cristóbal
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Colón
Sea Region
Panama Canal, marking the Juan Grande Southbound Range Front on its north side
Latitude
9.1227°
Longitude
-79.7404°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe

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

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama Canal(2.7 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.42.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Juan Grande Southbound Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Juan Grande Southbound Range Front displays the characteristic F 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 Southbound Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Juan Grande Southbound Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 2 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Rodman (14.2 NM SE), Balboa (14.6 NM SE), Ancon (14.7 NM SE), Puerto Caimito (15.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Juan Grande Southbound Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Juan Grande 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 Juan Grande Southbound Range Front Lighthouse?+
Juan Grande 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 Juan Grande Southbound Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Juan Grande 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.