Did you know that there are over nine types of airports? Each one provides a specific function. Fortunately, you do not have to know the different types as we’ve conveniently grouped them all into two categories: Civilian Airports Military Airports These two serve as...
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...
The airline industry is rich in collaborative events. One of the most exciting but underrated stories is how pilots used to locate airports at night before the invention of rotating airport beacons. Here, you’re going to learn how a mere bonfire acted as a...
Table of Contents: Airport Beacon Overview Environmental Requirements Color Combinations Flashing Other interesting Airport Beacon Specifics Wrapping Up A rotating airport beacon is an essential lightning component of any airport, be it a civilian, military, or other...
Airport rotating beacons indicate the location of an airport by projecting beams of light spaced 180 degrees apart. Rotating beacons are required for any airport with runway edge lights. They create a “flash” similar to lighthouses, however, with Airports...
Visual aids are imperative safety measures when it comes to any type of transportation, whether its by car, plane, or boat, which is why airports and lighthouses both utilize the power of rotating beacons. A rotating beacon is a type of visual aid, typically used at...
