Imagine the skykeeper reaching into the night sky. Its outline is visible, yet bristling with danger. The silent wardens in the form of aeronautical lights identify these threats as signals of safety. Their consistent pulse and powerful flashes ensure the safety of both takeoff and landing. In the middle of Doha – indeed, the world’s tallest towers – they stand guard.

Insight Lightings – recognised as one of the leading lighting suppliers in Qatar – offers high-quality aeronautical obstruction lighting solutions designed to enhance compliance and safety.

Why They Matter

• Collision avoidance: These lights should avoid collisions and ensure the pilot’s safety.
• Pilot visibility: These lights are designed to be visible at a distance. Obstruction lights help pilots notice hazards early – even in low visibility and poor weather conditions. 
• Regulatory compliance: These warning lights meet the aeronautical safety standards as set by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the Federal Aviation Administration

1. Low-Intensity Obstruction Lights

• Use of application: Installed on structures no higher than 45 m (148 ft) above ground.
• Standards: Solid red lights –

 Type A, approximately 10 cd

Type B, approximately 32 cd, may also have flashing lights (Type E). normally used on chimneys, cranes and low-rise buildings.

2. Medium-Intensity Obstruction Lights

• Application: Obstruction lights are installed on structures between 45 and 150 m (148 and 492 ft) tall.
• Standards: White flashing lights – 

 Daytime intensity: 20,020,000 cd in the daytime and 2,000 cd.

Nighttime intensity: 2,000 cd.

3. High-Intensity Obstruction Lights

• Usage: For structures over 150 m (492 ft) or when aviation studies require higher visibility.
• Standards:
  
  • Type A white flashing lights approximately,

      Daylight intensity: 200,000 cd
      Nighttime intensity: 2,000 cd 

• Type B white flashing lights approximately,

      100,000 cd in daylight and 2,000 cd at night.

• Applications: required on tall masts, skyscrapers, and major construction sites.
  

4. Flashing vs. Steady Lights

• Flashing lights: More attention-grabbing and effective in alerting pilots; required for most medium and high intensities. 
• Steady lights: Less obtrusive; used when flashing could dazzle nearby residents or pilots – especially during nighttime.
  

Regulatory Compliance & Insight Lightings’ Commitment

• ICAO Annex 14 mandates lighting type and intensity based on structure height and location. 
• FAA standards provide specific flash rates and intensity ranges aligned with ICAO. 
• QCAA regulations such as QCAR Chapter Q and guidance sheets, require structures in Qatar to comply with ICAO-aligned lighting. 
• Our promise: Insight Lightings offers top-tier obstruction lights certified to ICAO, FAA, and QCAA standards. We also handle testing, monitoring and maintenance of all products. Ensure that every action is carried out under supervision. Additionally, we provide expert technical assistance during installation to help secure QCAA licensing successfully.

Conclusion

Selecting the right aeronautical obstruction lights is essential for aviation safety and compliance. At Insight Lightings, we have a complete range of solutions – from low- to high-intensity, flashing to steady – designed for durability and fully approved for use. 

Ensure safety. Ensure compliance. Trust Insight Lightings for all your obstruction lighting needs.