Avlite’s LED inset helipad light is a precision-engineered visual aid designed to enhance the safety and visibility of helipads, particularly in environments where elevated lighting is impractical or could pose hazards to aircraft or ground vehicles. Meeting the stringent requirements of ICAO Annex 14 Volume 2 and FAA Engineering Brief 87 for heliport perimeter lighting in Visual Meteorological Conditions, this low-profile inset light provides a reliable, compliant solution for both permanent and temporary helipads, including those located on elevated platforms.
The lighting system utilizes a patented optics concept that delivers optimized, uniform light output while minimizing glare. This allows pilots to identify and approach landing zones with confidence, especially during night operations or low-visibility conditions. The design is also available with optional infrared (IR) output to support Night Vision Goggles (NVG), allowing for continuous IR operation or switching between IR and visible light via LCMS. Both IR and visible light modes are dimmable, enabling seamless integration into variable lighting schemes without compromising pilot visibility.
Designed with robust performance and durability in mind, the inset helipad light features a compact form factor under 10 mm (0.4 inches) in height, making it ideal for flush mounting in elevated helipads and platforms where minimal protrusion is essential. The fixture is housed in corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum, paired with a UV-stabilized lens that offers excellent impact resistance, thermal stability, and optical clarity. All electronics are fully encapsulated, ensuring maximum protection against mechanical shocks, dust, and liquid intrusion. The light also includes built-in surge protection and operates at a Safe Extra Low Voltage (SELV) range of 18 to 30 V, ensuring enhanced safety in demanding environments.
The AV-HLI2 inset helipad light is engineered for long-term reliability and minimal maintenance, incorporating high-efficiency LEDs with a life expectancy exceeding 100,000 hours. These features make it a highly sustainable and energy-efficient option for both civil and military helipads. Power consumption remains low, contributing to its suitability for off-grid or backup systems when paired with solar or alternative energy sources.
Installation is streamlined by a plug-and-play design, making the light fully compatible with existing heliport infrastructure. This simplifies upgrades, replacements, or new installations without the need for specialized tools or reengineering. The fixture’s electrical and mechanical design allows for quick deployment and secure mounting, even in challenging conditions.
To support more complex heliport operations, the inset lights can be integrated into a complete Heliport Lighting System (HLS) using Avlite’s optional AV-HLCTRL control solution. This provides centralized or remote management capabilities for lighting schemes, allowing operators to customize illumination modes, timing, and intensity across multiple lights with ease.
Available in a variety of visible colors—including green, white, yellow, blue, red, and infrared (IR)—the inset helipad light meets a range of functional and regulatory requirements, including ICAO Annex 14 Volume 2, FAA EB 87, and UK CAP 437 for offshore helipads. Its visible light offers compliant peak intensity levels, while the IR version provides a peak output of 240 mW/sr, ideal for tactical or emergency operations requiring covert or pilot-assist lighting.
In summary, Avlite’s LED inset helipad light delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and compliance in a compact, rugged form—perfectly suited to modern heliport operations across defense, offshore, hospital, and urban air mobility applications.
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