AIRFIELD GROUND LIGHTING FOR HELIPORTS
Heliports require visual guidance arrangements suited to helicopter operations and the characteristics of the landing and movement areas — developed according to the specific heliport layout, operating environment and approved operational requirements.
Depending on the project, requirements may include new heliport construction, lighting upgrades, component replacement, retrofit, LED conversion, testing, commissioning and maintenance. Our application-focused approach considers the landing area, approach path, markings, electrical infrastructure and other associated visual guidance requirements as a complete system.
Heliport Lighting Applications
The exact arrangement depends on the heliport layout and approved project requirements.
Landing-Area Lighting
Provides visual identification and guidance associated with helicopter landing and movement operations.
- Landing areas
- Perimeter or edge guidance
- Landing-area identification
- Associated visual guidance
Approach & Visual Guidance
Helps provide pilots with visual information during approach and landing operations.
- Approach lighting
- Approach guidance
- Heliport identification
- Visual alignment guidance
- Other applicable visual guidance systems
Taxiing, Stand & Parking Guidance
Supports helicopter movement after landing and during positioning around the facility.
- Taxiing guidance
- Stand identification
- Parking-area guidance
- Movement-area visual guidance
- Associated lighting systems
Heliport identification lighting can form part of the visual guidance arrangement used to identify the heliport, and may be integrated with other lighting and visual guidance systems according to the approved heliport design and applicable project requirements.
Electrical Infrastructure
Heliport lighting installations may incorporate a range of electrical and control components. Where a series-circuit system is used, the complete electrical arrangement should be considered when selecting or replacing individual components.
New Heliport Projects
For a new heliport, lighting should be considered together with the complete landing and movement-area infrastructure, coordinated with the heliport layout, markings, approach path and associated infrastructure.
Heliport Upgrades & LED Retrofit
Existing heliports may require modifications or upgrades to maintain or improve their lighting infrastructure. Where existing infrastructure is retained, the compatibility of new equipment with the existing installation should be evaluated before implementation, including the power supply, control system, cables, transformers and connectors.
Temporary & Emergency Heliport Lighting
Temporary lighting arrangements may be relevant where permanent infrastructure is unavailable, under rehabilitation or temporarily out of service. The temporary arrangement should be selected according to the specific project and operational requirement.
Testing, Commissioning & Photometry
Testing and commissioning may be required following new installation, modification, rehabilitation or retrofit work, performed according to the applicable project requirements and approved procedures. Where applicable to the project, photometric testing can be used to assess lighting performance.
Application-Focused AGL Planning
Every heliport has its own landing-area configuration, approach characteristics, electrical infrastructure and operating requirements.
The appropriate lighting solution should be developed around the actual heliport application rather than selecting individual components independently.
Heliport AGL Project Support
We support heliport lighting requirements related to the following areas.
New Heliport Projects
Lighting and visual guidance infrastructure for new heliport installations.
Lighting Upgrades
Replacement and improvement of existing heliport lighting systems.
AGL Retrofit
Integration of suitable new equipment with existing infrastructure.
LED Conversion
Evaluation of suitable LED retrofit applications.
Temporary & Emergency Lighting
Temporary lighting arrangements for appropriate operational and rehabilitation requirements.
Testing & Commissioning
Verification of installed equipment and associated system performance.
Photometry
Measurement and assessment of applicable lighting performance.
Maintenance Support
Inspection, troubleshooting and component replacement as required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of lighting can be used for heliports?
Can heliport lighting be upgraded to LED?
Can existing heliport lighting infrastructure be reused?
What electrical components may form part of a heliport lighting system?
Can temporary lighting be used at a heliport?
Related AGL Solutions
Temporary & Emergency AGL
Temporary lighting arrangements for operational and rehabilitation needs.
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Planning a Heliport Lighting Project?
Discuss your heliport layout, landing-area requirements, approach configuration, existing infrastructure, lighting schedule or BOQ with our AGL technical team.