Since air traffic has increased tremendously due to the advent of the jet setter lifestyle, the use of aviation obstruction lights (AOL) has transitioned from a mere recommendation to an important necessity. Aviation obstruction lights, also known as aircraft warning...
Pilots depend heavily on taxiway lights and runway lights, two of the most critical aspects of an airport. An air traffic controller is in charge of operating these lights in normal circumstances. However, a pilot can activate the lighting without traffic control...
Aerodrome beacons are a standard form of airport lighting used to tell pilots where they can find a place to land. While many might assume that they are merely airport flashlights, there are many types of aerodrome beacons. They have different light colors to clarify...
Hali-Brite, your innovative airport lighting company, is excited to announce that the Bacon Raton Airport in Florida is the first airport in the country to install an LED rotating beacon. Manufactured by Hali-Brite, the L-801A and L-802A LED rotating beacons are also...
The ICAO, or International Civil Aviation Organization, is the successor to ICAN, the International Commission for Air Navigation. The ICAO is a United Nations organization funded by 193 countries, that supports their diplomacy and researches new airport policy. The...
Wind socks, most commonly spelled as one word, and sometimes referred to as wind vanes, are flexible cones covered in fabric, used to show the speed and direction of wind. Wind socks are mostly used in airports or airfields, but can also be found on the sides of...
