Taxiway lighting is essential for safe aircraft movement on the ground during low visibility or nighttime operations. According to ICAO Annex 14 – Volume I (Aerodrome Design and Operations), the types of taxiway lights vary in size, color, placement, operation, manufacturer standards, and spacing. Here’s a breakdown based on ICAO standards:

Taxiway Centerline Light (TXC)

• Type: Inset Light
• Size: 8”
• Mounting: Inset
• Spacing: 7.5 / 15 meters (as per ICAO recommendations)
• Color: Green / Yellow (typically green along straight sections, yellow before runway-holding positions)
• Manufacturers:
  • ADB SAFEGATE
  • OCEM
  • Hella

Template for Remaining Taxiway Lights

Taxiway Edge Light (TXE)

• Type: Elevated or inset
• Size: (Usually 12″ for elevated / 8″ for inset)
• Spacing: Typically 60 meters or as per design
• Color: Blue
• Manufacturers:
  • ADB SAFEGATE
  • OCEM
  • Hella

Taxiway Stop Bar Light (TXS)

• Type: Inset
• Size: 12”
• Spacing: 3 meters between lights along the bar
• Color: Red
• Manufacturers:
  • ADB SAFEGATE
  • OCEM
  • Hella

Runway Guard Light (RGL / WIG-WAG)

• Type: Elevated flashing lights
• Spacing: As per standard (typically paired on either side of a taxiway/runway intersection)
• Color: Yellow (flashing)
• Manufacturers:
  • ADB SAFEGATE
  • OCEM
  • Hella