Mount Hagen’s Kagamuga Airport in the Western Highlands Province is the first of 11 airports in the country currently operating the latest Technology in Airfield Ground Lighting.
The new system was installed and commissioned recently under Phase 1 of the Civil Aviation Development Investment Program (CADIP).
The new Airfield Ground LED Lighting System is compliant with ICAO requirements and standards and comprises;
- Runway Edge Lights – White/White and White/Orange
- Turning Pad Lights – Blue
- Threshold Lights – Green
- Taxiway Lights – Blue
- Holding Point Lights – Orange
- PAPI Lights
- MAG Lights – Mandatory Airfield Guidance Lights
- Power supply and controls including CCRs and UPS
- AGL controls and switching
“The benefits of this new system includes, energy efficiency and cost savings due to low electricity consumption, low maintenance costs and replacement of lights, due to the longevity of the lamps, which have a life span of 15 years,” explains NAC Managing Director and CEO, Rex Kiponge,.
“The system also enables greater visibility of the runway, thereby enhancing safety and compliance during night operations, bad weather and poor visibility conditions.
“This is how NAC is moving forward in terms of promoting operational sustainability and cost reduction at our airports as outlined in the NAC Strategic Direction 2020 – 2030.”
He said Kagamuga Airport uses Solar Power Solar Powered Street LED Lighting around the airport of which the lamps is 15 years.
