Halli-Brite airport lighting company manufacturers and sells airport lighting, including our new ICAO certified LED rotating beacons, for private runways, private airstrips, private landing strips, small airports, and municipal airports. All of our airfield lighting is built to FAA standards. We pride ourselves on our competitive pricing. If you’re interested in lighting for your airport, please get in touch using the contact information below.
Knowing the direction of the wind is unquestionably vital for a pilot. This information is provided by Air Trafic Control (ATC) at facilities that have an operating control tower. Pilots can also obtain similar information by requesting information on a Common Traffic...
The Wind Cone specifications for airports based in the United States are set by the FAA in Aviation Circular 150/5345-27E - Specification for Wind Cone Assemblies. There are a variety of requirements and you should review the PDF linked here for complete information....
Looking at aviation products and terminology from around the world, you may be wondering: what is the difference between a wind cone and a wind sock? You could argue there are slight differences, one of which is that wind cones usually have firmer baskets rather than...
Next time you're at an airport, take a look around for a brightly colored cone billowing in the wind. That's a wind sock, a simple yet vital tool used to communicate wind speed and direction to pilots. It's essential for safe takeoffs and landings, helping pilots make...
Have you ever driven at night in area with few to no lights? Imagine an airplane pilot having to do the same while on a busy runway. This very thought seems absurd and goes to show how airport lighting is integral for safe airport operations, especially in the dark....