S4GA offers the SP-102 Portable Helipad Lighting Kit as a fully ICAO-compliant solution for illuminating temporary helipads within minutes. Designed specifically for rapid deployment in remote or critical locations, this lighting system serves a wide range of operational needs, including portable helipad and heliport lighting, emergency landing lights, and temporary landing zone illumination. The SP-102 kit is ideal for emergency services, military operations, or any scenario requiring fast, reliable, and portable lighting. All lights are securely stored in a durable, lockable case, ensuring safe transport and easy deployment in virtually any environment.
S4GA’s portable helipad lights are compliant with both ICAO and FAA standards, offering performance and safety you can trust. The SP-102 delivers optimized light output regulated by precision optics that direct light only within specified angles, ensuring maximum visibility without dazzling pilots. In aviation lighting, chromaticity—the precise color of the light—is critical. S4GA’s LED fixtures are engineered to emit the correct chromaticity, reducing the risk of pilot confusion during approach, particularly in low-visibility or nighttime operations.
Helipads, often located in remote or hard-to-reach areas such as mountainous regions, dense forests, offshore platforms, or atop skyscrapers, require reliable and standardized lighting if night operations are to be conducted. Helipad lighting systems typically include both permanent and portable configurations, with each required to meet strict aeronautical lighting standards. The SP-102 portable kit is a practical solution for temporary or infrequently used sites where fixed systems are impractical.
In aviation terminology, "helipad" and "heliport" are often used interchangeably, but both refer to designated helicopter landing areas. Additionally, the term "landing zone" (LZ) or "landing point" is frequently used in military and emergency service contexts to describe temporary helicopter landing areas. These sites may be marked by colored smoke or more effectively by specialized lighting like the SP-102 kit, especially when operations extend into nighttime hours.
From an aerial view, helipads include two key zones: the Final Approach and Take-Off (FATO) area and the Touchdown and Lift-Off (TLOF) area. The TLOF zone, typically centered within the larger FATO area, is where the actual landing and takeoff occur. Both zones are defined by specific shapes—usually circular, square, or rectangular—and must be clearly illuminated during night operations. Green omnidirectional LED lights are used to mark the TLOF zone, while white omnidirectional LED lights indicate the FATO zone. These LEDs are selected not only for their precise chromaticity and intensity compliance, but also for their extraordinary durability, often exceeding 100,000 hours of operational life.
To ensure full visibility and safety during night operations, basic lighting infrastructure is essential. At a minimum, this includes FATO and TLOF lights, wind direction indicators, taxiway lights, and landing direction indicators. The SP-102 portable helipad lighting system supports all critical functions, offering multiple operational modes: steady (constant) lighting, flashing modes at 30, 60, or 120 flashes per minute, adjustable light intensity levels (low, medium, high), and an automatic dusk-to-dawn sensor-based mode. Additionally, it includes a night vision goggles (NVG) compatibility mode, making it suitable for military and special operations scenarios.
With unmatched portability, regulatory compliance, and versatile lighting performance, S4GA’s SP-102 Portable Helipad Lighting Kit is an optimal solution for establishing safe, temporary helicopter landing zones anywhere they are needed.
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