Port of Balboa

The approach to Balboa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Balboa Wharf Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Balboa Southbound Front (0.4 NM SSW), Pacific Entrance Range Front (0.6 NM WNW), Balboa Southbound Rear (0.7 NM S), Balboa Southbound Rear (0.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Balboa is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

You can track vessels near Balboa (PABLB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Balboa is a port in PA. Its UN/LOCODE is PABLB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, PA, are the ISO country code for PA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Balboa operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.