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.
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 websiteICAO 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.
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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 websiteFAA 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.
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CASA
CASA Part 139 Manual of Standards
The Australian standard for certified aerodromes, including requirements for aerodrome lighting systems.
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EASA
EASA CS-ADR-DSN, Certification Specifications for Aerodrome Design
European certification specifications and guidance material for aerodrome design, including visual aids.
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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.