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San Pablo Southbound Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇵🇦PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About San Pablo Southbound Range Front Lighthouse

Also known as: San Pablo Southbound Range Front (1 and 2)

The San Pablo Southbound Range Front light was established in 1914 as a concrete tower with a lantern. It is situated on an island at the southern exit of Gatún Lake in Panama. The original structure has since been replaced by a skeletal tower. This operational light emits a continuous green signal. The tower stands 9 meters tall.

Why it matters: This range front light is indispensable for safe navigation through the Panama Canal, specifically guiding southbound vessels as they exit Gatún Lake. Its precise positioning helps ships maintain the correct course in a narrow and heavily trafficked waterway, preventing groundings and collisions.

Light & Optic

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

Construction & History

Year Built
1914

Significant events: Original concrete tower replaced by skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama Canal(3.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.35.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Material
concrete

Structure: concrete tower with lantern

Location

Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Panamá Oeste
Sea Region
on an island on the south side of the canal at the exit from Gatún Lake, Panama
Latitude
9.1107°
Longitude
-79.7637°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify San Pablo Southbound Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
San Pablo 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 San Pablo Southbound Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
San Pablo Southbound Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 2.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Rodman (14.7 NM SE), Puerto Caimito (14.9 NM S), Balboa (15.2 NM SE), Ancon (15.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is San Pablo Southbound Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, San Pablo 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 San Pablo Southbound Range Front Lighthouse?+
San Pablo 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 San Pablo Southbound Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near San Pablo 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.