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Marking of air obstacles

Principles of Air Obstacle Marking according to ICAO

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WARNING OF AIR OBSTACLES

All obstacles as defined by the ICAO should be marked and/or illuminated.

  • During the day, a warning light by illumination can replace a warning light by marking.
  • At night, all obstacles must be illuminated with warning lights
  • The type of warning light depends on the size (height, width and length) and shape of the object:
    • Low-intensity obstacle lighting for obstacles below 45 meters
    • Oświetlenie przeszkodowe średniej intensywności do przeszkód od 45 do 150 metrów
    • High-intensity obstacle lighting for obstacles over 150 meters

  • The number and distribution of low-, medium- or high-intensity lights on each level to be marked should be such that the object is indicated from all angles in azimuth.
  • If the light is shielded in any direction by another part of the object that affects the definition of the obstacle, additional lights must be provided, in such a way as to preserve the overall definition of the object to be illuminated.

Obstacle up to 45 m

Obstacle between 45 m to 150 m

Obstacle above 150 m