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Limón Bay West Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl (2) Red 2s🇵🇦Colón, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Limón Bay West Breakwater Lighthouse

This lighthouse is a red, steel mast with a gallery and tripod base, standing 31 meters tall. It is mounted on a triangular concrete platform that includes a small metal equipment shelter. The structure sits just inside the hooked end of the west breakwater at the entrance to Limón Bay and the Panama Canal. Constructed from concrete and steel, it emits a red flash every 2 seconds. Its focal plane is 30.5 meters above the water, providing a geographic range of 15.4 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This navigational aid warns vessels of the western breakwater's hooked end, a hazard at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. Its operation supports the large volume of international shipping using this trade route.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) Red 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Fl R 2s
Focal Height
30.5m
Geographic Range
15.4NM

Location

City
Colón
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Colón
Sea Region
Located just inside the hooked end of the west breakwater at the entrance to Limón Bay and the Canal in Panama.
Latitude
9.3883°
Longitude
-79.9224°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
31m
Tower Shape
mast with tripod base
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete, steel

Structure: steel mast with gallery, a tripod base and a small metal equipment shelter, mounted on a triangular concrete platform

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Colon(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
J6092.5
NGA No.
16600
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Limón Bay West Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Limón Bay West Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl (2) Red 2s — 2 red flashes every 2 seconds. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Limón Bay West Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Limón Bay West Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Colón at 2.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Cristóbal (2.7 NM SSE), Manzanillo (2.8 NM SE), Las Minas (5.8 NM E), Bahía Las Minas (6.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Limón Bay West Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Limón Bay West Breakwater 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 Limón Bay West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Limón Bay West Breakwater 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 Limón Bay West Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Limón Bay West Breakwater 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.