The Mobile Lighting Tower for Airports represents a breakthrough in portable airfield lighting, designed to meet ICAO-compliant standards without the need for permanent infrastructure. In the constantly evolving and demanding airside environment—where apron expansions, taxiway reconfigurations, resurfacing projects, and emergency operations occur frequently—reliable, high-quality lighting is critical for maintaining safety and visibility. Midstream Lighting’s Mobile Tower Series addresses these challenges directly, providing a robust, rapidly deployable, and fully compliant lighting system that eliminates the complexity and cost of traditional fixed installations.
At the core of the Mobile Tower system is a purpose-built mobile mast, designed for rapid deployment and optimized performance in both temporary and semi-permanent airport applications. The tower is fitted with four Master Series M04 450W asymmetric LED flood lights, equipped with Midstream’s proprietary optics to achieve superior uniformity, precision coverage, and low glare performance. Each flood light produces a highly controlled asymmetric beam distribution, ensuring ICAO-compliant horizontal and vertical light levels across aprons, taxiways, and remote stands. With just two towers, a full Code E or Code F aircraft stand can be lit to ICAO standards, and every system includes a certifiable lighting design package to support regulatory approval processes.
Traditional infrastructure-based lighting systems often require trenching, cabling, and extensive civil works, making them impractical for many airport projects or temporary applications. The Mobile Tower eliminates these obstacles, providing instant, flexible, and efficient airfield lighting that can be relocated or redeployed as needed. With manufacturing lead times as short as four to six weeks, the system is ideal for urgent operational requirements such as runway maintenance, temporary aprons, terminal upgrades, or emergency use.
In addition to airside use, the Mobile Tower is suited to a variety of environments and functions, including remote aprons, VIP areas, airport service roads, parking facilities, aviation fuel farms, and military zones. It also supports law enforcement, disaster relief, and special event lighting needs, making it one of the most adaptable large-area lighting solutions available.
The Mobile Tower Series integrates a range of advanced features for performance, safety, and usability. An automatic mast operating safety system and light sensor for automatic activation ensure reliability and ease of use. The mast is rotatable up to 340° and stabilized by adjustable-height supports for secure positioning even in challenging terrains. The system withstands wind speeds of up to 110 km/h and is IP67-certified for protection against dust and water ingress. It includes longitudinal and transversal forklift pockets, a central lifting hook, and remote operation capability, making it highly mobile and efficient to deploy.
The Mobile Tower Diesel configuration includes a long-run 110-litre fuel tank, providing up to 200 hours of continuous operation with a fuel consumption rate of just 0.55 litres per hour. Powered by a Kubota Z482 diesel engine with a synchronous alternator, the system maintains quiet operation at only 65 dB at seven meters. The Plug-in Power version allows connection to a 230V mains power line, ideal for environments where electricity is available but liquid fuels are not suitable, providing a silent, low-maintenance solution. A Military Power configuration is also available, incorporating custom colors, reinforced construction, and enhanced durability for harsh field conditions.
Constructed with European precision engineering, the Mobile Tower’s chassis and components are built for resilience and longevity. The tower measures 2540 x 1390 x 2500 mm when retracted and extends up to 8500 mm, illuminating areas of up to 4800 square meters. Its durable structure, combined with precision optics, ensures maximum light output with minimal maintenance over the long term.
Whether deployed for emergency response, construction lighting, or permanent operational flexibility, the Midstream Lighting Mobile Tower Series provides airports and airside operators with a dependable, high-output, and ICAO-compliant lighting solution that adapts to the rapidly changing needs of modern aviation environments—without infrastructure limitations.
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