Aircraft Warning Light Study
Precision Obstacle Lighting Assessments Compliant with ICAO and UAE Aviation Regulations
Our Service
Acurise provides expert Aircraft Warning Light (AWL) studies to determine the mandatory lighting requirements for structures that may pose a hazard to air navigation. Our studies are conducted in full compliance with ICAO Annex 14 and the relevant GCAA and DCAA Civil Aviation Regulations, ensuring that every recommendation is both technically sound and regulatory-ready.
Our team evaluates the precise height, position, and nature of the structure to determine whether medium-intensity steady red lights, high-intensity white flashing lights, or a combination system is required. We produce comprehensive study reports that detail the type, intensity, placement, and operational parameters of obstacle lighting, providing developers and asset owners with a clear implementation roadmap.
From commercial skyscrapers and telecommunications infrastructure to offshore platforms and construction cranes, Acurise delivers AWL studies that protect both aviation safety and your project timeline. Our reports are accepted by UAE aviation authorities and support the NOC approval process without ambiguity.
Why Aircraft Warning Lighting Is a Critical Aviation Safety Requirement
Aircraft Warning Lights serve a fundamental purpose in modern airspace management: they make obstacles visible to pilots, particularly at night and in conditions of reduced visibility. ICAO Annex 14, Volume I, defines precise categories of obstacle lighting based on structure height and location relative to aerodromes, ranging from low-intensity lights for structures under 45 metres to high-intensity flashing white systems for the tallest structures exceeding 150 metres AGL.
In a high-density aviation environment such as the UAE, where major international airports operate around the clock and urban development continues at a rapid pace, the placement and specification of aircraft warning lights has become increasingly technical. A poorly specified or non-compliant lighting system can create liability for the structure owner, trigger enforcement actions by aviation regulators, and — most critically — pose a genuine risk to aircraft and their passengers.
An Aircraft Warning Light study is not merely a regulatory checkbox. It is a data-driven engineering assessment that accounts for slant range visibility, beam angles, photometric performance, and the operational context of the airspace. Acurise combines precision geospatial survey data with deep expertise in ICAO standards to produce recommendations that meet the highest international benchmarks.
Key Applications and Benefits
ICAO Annex 14-compliant obstacle lighting specifications for new and existing structures
Lighting category determination (low, medium, high-intensity) based on height and location
Coordination with GCAA and DCAA for NOC and approval submissions
Assessment of both steady and flashing light systems and their operational parameters
Studies for telecommunications towers, high-rise buildings, and industrial chimneys
Offshore platform and marine structure warning light assessments
Construction phase temporary lighting requirement studies for cranes and hoarding
Periodic review and reassessment for ageing structures or changed airspace conditions
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