{"id":6922,"date":"2024-09-13T22:48:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T19:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/?page_id=6922"},"modified":"2025-01-06T15:07:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T20:07:08","slug":"icao-standards-and-photometric-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/index.php\/icao-standards-and-photometric-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"ICAO Standards and Photometric Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">ICAO Standards and Photometric Testing<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1605\" height=\"1189\" src=\"https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Building-Image-cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7120\" style=\"width:815px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Building-Image-cropped.jpg 1605w, https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Building-Image-cropped-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Building-Image-cropped-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Building-Image-cropped-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Building-Image-cropped-1536x1138.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1605px) 100vw, 1605px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ICAO Headquarters in Montreal, QC, Canada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/index.php\/airfield-lighting-systems-photometric-measurement\/\">Photometric Testing<\/a><\/strong> is way of assessing airfield lights to prove their compliance with ICAO standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ICAO Annex 14<\/em> and the <em>Airport Services Manual (Doc 9137)<\/em> provide guidelines on the required maintenance standards, mentioning the need for regular photometric measurement to ensure continuous compliance and operational safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are ICAO&#8217;s Standards for Airfield Lighting System Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a summary of ICAO&#8217;s mentioned documents that define the expectations from a maintenance plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Airfield lights are considered unserviceable if their beam intensity is <strong>less than 50%<\/strong> of the standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light replacement is recommended when its output falls <strong>below 70%<\/strong> of the standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light measurements should be carried out <strong>regularly<\/strong> to detect early light output reduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a general rule, an unserviceable light shall not be permitted adjacent to another unserviceable light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For taxiways that operate with an <strong>RVR of less than 350m<\/strong>, no two <strong>adjacent<\/strong> taxiway centre line lights be unserviceable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For <strong>Cat II and III<\/strong> runways, the <strong>light measurement frequency<\/strong> should be based on local factors, but it should be <strong>at least twice a year<\/strong> for in-pavement lights and <strong>once a year<\/strong> for other lights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below shows the minimum serviceable lights ratio for different types of runways:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Runway-Lights-Table-png-1024x372.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7122\" style=\"width:756px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Runway-Lights-Table-png-1024x372.png 1024w, https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Runway-Lights-Table-png-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Runway-Lights-Table-png-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Runway-Lights-Table-png-1536x558.png 1536w, https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ICAO-Runway-Lights-Table-png.png 1659w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Runway Lights Minimum Serviceability Levels for Different Runway Operations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Frequently Should Airports Do Photometric Testing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Photometric Testing, based on ICAO standards and guidelines, should be conducted <strong>regularly <\/strong>to assess the condition of the airport&#8217;s lights. This is the only way to prove that the airport complies with the minimum light serviceability levels defined for each runway and taxiway type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Airports shall determine the<strong> frequency of the measurements\u00a0<\/strong>depending on <strong>traffic<\/strong>, <strong>pollution<\/strong>, <strong>reliability<\/strong> of the installed equipment, and <strong>continuous in-field measurements<\/strong>. However, airports with precision approach runways with Cat II or III operations should conduct photometric testing <strong>at least twice a year<\/strong> for their inset lights and <strong>once a year<\/strong> for other lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">River Island and Photometric Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At River Island, we specialize in airfield lighting and photometric testing, offering unparalleled expertise to ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency for airports. Our partnerships with industry leaders, such as Argos Ingegneria, and our team\u2019s experience in the world\u2019s largest and most advanced airfield lighting systems position us as a trusted resource for all your photometric needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether addressing regulatory requirements, planning system upgrades, or optimizing your maintenance processes, we are here to provide tailored solutions backed by experience and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ember3382\">ICAO Annex 14 Vol I, 9th Edition: 10.5 Visual Aids: <a href=\"https:\/\/store.icao.int\/en\/annex-14-aerodromes\">https:\/\/store.icao.int\/en\/annex-14-aerodromes<\/a><br>ICAO Airport Services Manual (Doc 9137), Part 9, 1st Edition: <a href=\"https:\/\/store.icao.int\/en\/airport-services-manual-airport-maintenance-practices-doc-9137-part-9\">https:\/\/store.icao.int\/en\/airport-services-manual-airport-maintenance-practices-doc-9137-part-9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relevant Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/index.php\/airfield-lighting-systems-photometric-measurement\/\">Airfield Lighting Systems Photometric Measurement<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/index.php\/canadian-aviation-regulations-and-photometric-testing\/\">Canadian Regulations and Photometric Testing<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/riverisland.aero\/index.php\/faa-standards-and-photometric-testing\/\">FAA Standards and Photometric Testing<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ICAO Standards and Photometric Testing Photometric Testing is way of assessing airfield lights to prove their compliance with ICAO standards. 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