Application guide
Helideck & Aviation Lighting in the UAE & GCC
Give pilots clear, compliant visual cues at every helideck and helipad. We supply status and wave-off lights, monitoring repeaters, perimeter and obstruction lights, and windsocks.
Which helideck light do you need?
Each light has a different job for the pilot: boundary, status, obstruction or wind. Specify the full set for the landing area.
| Your situation | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Tell pilots whether the deck is safe to land on | Helideck status / wave-off light | The Lux Solar WOL-LXS-Ex is a CAP437-compliant explosion-proof red flashing beacon, visible from any approach angle without dazzling pilots. |
| A helideck that moves | Helideck monitoring system repeater light | The HMS-LXS-Ex combines amber, red and blue LEDs. CAP437 (8th Edition, Amendment 1) requires a Helideck Monitoring System on moving helidecks from 1 April 2021. |
| Mark the edge of the landing area | Green helipad perimeter light | Hardy Lighting 32 cd steady green LED, ICAO and CAP437 compliant. |
| Mark the FATO, approach or a rooftop pad | White LED obstruction light | Hardy Lighting offers a 100 cd FATO version and a 350 cd approach version, compliant with ICAO Annex 14, CAP437 and FAA L-810. |
| Tall obstacles near the helipad or on site | MIOL Ex medium intensity obstruction light | Explosion-proof aircraft warning light for obstacles between 45 m and 150 m, per ICAO Annex 14. |
| Show wind direction at night | Internally lighted windsock | LED-illuminated SS316 windsock with a 360-degree freely rotating frame, ICAO Annex 14 and CAP437 compliant. |
| Show wind direction where lighting is not needed | Unlighted SS316 windsock | No electrical connection and low maintenance, for helipads and onshore safe areas. |
Helideck lighting must meet the standard your aviation authority applies, such as CAP437 or ICAO Annex 14, and the hazardous-area classification of the deck. Confirm both before you order.
Helideck and aviation lighting we supply
Every item below links to its product page. Specifications are taken from the product pages, so check the datasheet for your exact model and approval.
Helideck STATUS / WAVE OFF Light
CAP437-compliant explosion-proof red flashing beacon, dimmable from 120 to 60 fpm.
HMS Repeater Status Light
Explosion-proof amber, red and blue LED repeater for helideck monitoring systems.
MIOL Ex Obstruction Light
Explosion-proof aircraft warning light with five beacon types and dual-colour versions.
Green LED Helipad Perimeter Light
32 cd steady green, ICAO and CAP437 compliant, engineered in the UAE.
White LED Helipad Obstruction Light
FATO light at 100 cd and approach light at 350 cd. ICAO Annex 14, CAP437, FAA L-810.
Internally Lighted Windsock
SS316 stainless steel, 360-degree rotating frame, LED illuminated. ICAO Annex 14 and CAP437.
Unlighted Windsock, SS316
Maintenance-free wind direction indicator with no electrical connection.
Browse the full range in Helideck & Aviation Lighting. Also see our offshore and marine lighting guide.
How to specify helideck lighting
Six points to settle before you ask for a price.
- Which standard applies?CAP437, ICAO Annex 14 or another authority standard. This decides intensity, colour and layout.
- Is the helideck fixed or moving?Moving helidecks need a Helideck Monitoring System and its repeater lights.
- What is the hazardous-area classification?Offshore decks are often classified. Choose explosion-proof lights where required.
- What must be marked?Perimeter, FATO, approach, obstacles and wind direction each need their own light or device.
- What is the power supply?Check voltage, cable and any standby or battery arrangement for the lights.
- Who approves the layout?The operator, authority or class society must accept the final design, so involve them early.
Where these systems are used
Offshore platforms
Status, perimeter and obstruction lights on helidecks.
FPSOs and floating units
Monitoring repeaters and wave-off lights on moving decks.
Onshore helipads
Perimeter lights, obstruction lights and windsocks.
Rooftop pads and tall sites
Obstruction lights on buildings, flares and cranes.
Brands behind these products
Helideck lighting FAQs
What is CAP437?
CAP437 is the UK Civil Aviation Authority standard for offshore helicopter landing areas. Many offshore operators follow it, and several of our helideck lights are CAP437 compliant.
What does a helideck status light do?
It tells pilots whether the helideck is safe for landing and take-off. The Lux Solar WOL-LXS-Ex is a red flashing explosion-proof beacon visible from any approach angle.
Do I need a helideck monitoring system?
CAP437 (8th Edition, Amendment 1) requires helidecks that move to have a Helideck Monitoring System from 1 April 2021. The HMS repeater status light is part of such a system.
What is the difference between FATO and approach obstruction lights?
They mark different areas. Hardy Lighting offers a 100 cd FATO version and a 350 cd approach version of its white obstruction light.
Are explosion-proof helideck lights available?
Yes. The Lux Solar helideck, HMS and MIOL beacons are explosion-proof. Tell us the zone and we will check the certificate.
Do you supply helideck lighting across the GCC?
Yes. Daly Middle East supplies from Dubai to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Equipping a helideck or helipad in the UAE or GCC?
Send us the standard, deck type, zone and layout. We will recommend the lights and quote them.