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Punta Piña Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇵🇦Puerto Piña, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Punta Piña Lighthouse

A white, square skeletal tower, 12 meters high, stands on a sharp promontory guarding the entrance to Puerto Piña bay. The lighthouse is situated about 10 km northwest of Jaqué and 50 km northwest of the Colombian border. Its light has a geographic range of 21.4 nautical miles and emits a white flash every 5 seconds. The focal height of the light is 70 meters above sea level. This structure is constructed of steel and painted white.

Why it matters: The light is essential for safe navigation into and out of the Bay of Puerto Piña, helping vessels avoid the promontory.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
70m
Geographic Range
21.4NM

Location

City
Puerto Piña
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Darién
Sea Region
Located on a sharp promontory at the entrance to the bay of Puerto Piña, about 10 km northwest of Jaqué and 50 km northwest of the Colombian border.
Latitude
7.5571°
Longitude
-78.2060°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Palma(51.5 km)
Admiralty No.
G3154
NGA No.
0168
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Punta Piña Lighthouse at night?+
Punta Piña displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Punta Piña Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Punta Piña Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is GARACHINE at 32.2 NM to the NNW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Punta Piña Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Punta Piña 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 Punta Piña Lighthouse?+
Punta Piña 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 Punta Piña Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Punta Piña 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.