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Juan Grande Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green🇵🇦Cristóbal, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Juan Grande Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse

The Juan Grande Southbound Range Rear is a square skeletal tower painted white with a black vertical stripe, standing 25 meters tall. It carries a white daymark with a black vertical stripe. This structure functions as an active navigational aid, emitting an occulting green light. It is situated 359 meters east of its corresponding front light, forming a critical alignment for southbound vessels. Access to the lighthouse and its vicinity is restricted and reachable only by boat.

Why it matters: This range light provides a precise alignment essential for the safe navigation of southbound vessels, helping them maintain their designated course.

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
Part of a southbound range system near Juan Grande in Panama, located 359 m east of its front light.
Latitude
9.1232°
Longitude
-79.7378°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
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.
J6094.421.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Juan Grande Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Juan Grande Southbound 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 Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Juan Grande Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 2.1 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Rodman (14.1 NM SE), Balboa (14.5 NM SE), Ancon (14.6 NM SE), Puerto Caimito (15.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Juan Grande Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Juan Grande Southbound 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 Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Juan Grande Southbound 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 Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Juan Grande Southbound 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.