Applications: Surface-level heliports
Location: Uzbekistan
Date: 2020-8-17
Product:
- CM-HT12-CQ Heliport FATO Inset Light-Green
- CM-HT12-CUW Heliport TLOF Elevated Light-White
- CM-HT12-N Heliport Floodlight
- CM-HT12-A Heliport Beacon
- CM-HT12-F 6M Illuminated Wind Cone
- CM-HT12-G Heliport Controller
Background
Uzbekistan is located in the hinterland of Central Asia, with a long history and culture and numerous cultural relics and historic sites. It is a key hub of the ancient Silk Road and a meeting place of various cultures. It is also one of the world's famous tourist attractions.
Uzbekistan actively responded to and spoke highly of the "One Belt, One Road" initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping. It believes that the initiative focuses on the common dream of people of all countries in pursuit of peace and development, and is a common prosperity and development plan full of oriental wisdom provided by China for the world. Today, Uzbekistan has become an important participant and builder in the joint construction of the “Belt and Road”.
One client from Uzbekistan has got the tender which worked for the government and needs to build 11 set heliports for visiting from China, for better and fast transportation.
Solution
Lighting Engineering Solutions for the Heliport sector
A heliport is an area designed and equipped for helicopters to take off and land. It comprises the touchdown and lift-off area (TLOF) and the final approach and take-off area (FATO), the area where the final manoeuvres are performed before touching down. Therefore, the lighting is of the utmost importance.
Helipad lighting generally consists of the lights installed in a circle or square between the TLOF surface and the FATO, the surface around the entire landing area. In addition, lights are provided to illuminate the entire heliport and the windsock must also be illuminated.
The regulations that apply when constructing a heliport depend on where the structure is going to be built. The main reference guidelines are the international ones developed by the ICAO in Annex 14, Volumes I and II; however, some countries have opted to draw up their own domestic regulations, the most important of which is the one developed by the FAA for the USA.
CDT offers a wide range of heliport and helipad lighting systems. From portable/temporary helipad lights, to complete packages, to NVG-friendly LED, and solar. All of our heliport lighting solutions and helipad lights are designed to meet or exceed the highest standards set forth by the FAA and ICAO.
Surface-level heliports include all heliports located on ground level or on a structure on the surface of the water. Surface level heliports can consist of a single or several helipads. Surface level heliports are utilised by a wide range of industries including commercial, military and private operators.
ICAO and the FAA have defined rules for surface-level heliports.
Common lighting recommendations for ICAO and FAA surface-level heliports consist of:
Final Approach and Take Off (FATO) lights.
Touchdown and Lift-off area (TLOF) lights.
Flight path alignment guidance lights to indicate available approach and/or departure path direction.
An illuminated wind direction indicator to indicate wind direction and speed.
Heliport beacon for identification of the heliport if required.
Floodlights around the TLOF if required.
Obstruction lights for marking obstacles in the vicinity of the approach and departure paths.
Taxiway lighting where applicable.
In addition, surface-level ICAO heliports must include:
Approach lights to indicate the preferred approach direction.
Aiming point lighting if the pilot is required to approach a particular point above the FATO before proceeding to the TLOF.
In addition, surface-level FAA heliports can include:
Landing direction lights may be required for directional guidance.
Installation Pictures
Feedback
The lights are installed and started to work on 29th Sept 2020, and we got feedback from the client on 8th Oct 2022 and the lights still keep working well.
Post time: Jun-19-2023