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Airport Apron Lighting

Specialist lighting solutions for aircraft stands - lighting Design and supply to meet all CAA standards. Airport Apron Lux Levels

Airport Apron Lighting Standards

Lighting airport aprons requires careful consideration. Horizontal and vertical illuminance, glare at ground level and at pilot eye level, upward light ratio (ULR), lumen degradation, windage, and ease of access and are all key design parameters.

Kellwood has the specialist knowledge, and experience to support your project, and meet Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) guidelines.

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Scotland's Largest Airport

Kellwood Lighting were tasked with upgrading external apron lighting at Scotland's largest airport.

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Scotland's Largest Airport

Lux Levels for Airport Aprons

ApplicationTypical UseHorizontal IlluminanceVertical IlluminanceRaGlareNotesEmin (Lux)Emin/Eave (u0)Emin (Lux)Emin/Eave
Aircraft StandsAircraft Loading, Air-bridges and De-icing20>0.2520>0.25>70<25-
Aircraft HangarsSee our dedicated Aircraft Hangar Page

IMPORTANT NOTE: data is compiled from airport-specific lighting publications. However, these are recommendations only; careful consideration must go into every unique environment.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: data is compiled from airport-apron-specific lighting publications. However, these are recommendations only; careful consideration must go into every unique environment.

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Wireless Lighting Controls suitable for Airport Apron

Kellwood's wireless lighting controls for airport apron can offer numerous benefits, such as energy efficiency, cost savings, operational efficiency, improved maintenance, and scalability.

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Airport Aprons Wireless Lighting Controls

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