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Airfield lighting standards reference

The documents below govern the design, performance and installation of airfield ground lighting. This page is a reference list only, with links to each issuing body.

Always verify the current version, amendment status and applicability of any standard with the issuing body before relying on it. Standards are amended regularly and national requirements differ.

ICAO

  • ICAO Annex 14 Volume I, Aerodrome Design and Operations

    The international baseline for aerodrome design and operations, including the characteristics, colours and photometrics of aeronautical ground lights.

    Issuing body website
  • ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual (Doc 9157), Part 4, Visual Aids

    Guidance material supporting Annex 14, covering the design and installation of visual aids including airfield ground lighting.

    Issuing body website

FAA

  • FAA AC 150/5345 series, Airport Lighting Equipment Specifications

    The FAA advisory circular series specifying airport lighting equipment, including fixtures, regulators, transformers, cables and connectors.

    Issuing body website
  • FAA AC 150/5340-30, Design and Installation Details for Airport Visual Aids

    Design and installation guidance for airport visual aid facilities in the United States.

    Issuing body website

CASA

  • CASA Part 139 Manual of Standards

    The Australian standard for certified aerodromes, including requirements for aerodrome lighting systems.

    Issuing body website

EASA

  • EASA CS-ADR-DSN, Certification Specifications for Aerodrome Design

    European certification specifications and guidance material for aerodrome design, including visual aids.

    Issuing body website

Equipment compliant with these standards is listed across the directory, including elevated light fittings, inset light fittings, PAPI and approach systems and constant current regulators.