Airfield, Runway & Taxiway Guidance Signs

Airport signage serves a number of purposes including navigation, improved visibility and safety, all to ensure efficient and incident-free movement of aircraft and support vehicles around the airfield.

ATG Airports’ airfield signage is built for durability and reliable performance, with high standards of weather resistance and ingress protection.

Our proven track record in the design and manufacture of runway signs allows us to develop units that comply with the relevant industry standards, with a build quality that minimises maintenance and maximises longevity.

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Taxiway Guidance Signs

Clearway II - IR858I – LED Taxiway Guidance Signs

IRIS LED airfield guidance signs provide high intensity lighting solutions for CAT III all weather operation airfield ground lighting (AGL) systems.

The IR858I LED airfield guidance sign is specifically designed to meet the ICAO requirements for Mandatory and Information airfield guidance signs (ICAO Annex 14, Vol.I, Paragraph 5.4 and Appendix 4.).

It is the latest model of airfield sign to be manufactured by atg airports.

Clearway - Taxiway Guidance Signs

Clearway taxiway guidance signs are manufactured by atg airports at our Warrington headquarters. Designs have been developed to improve reliability and maintainability whilst helping to reduce overall life cycle and energy costs.

The main body of the Clearway Sign cabinet is manufactured from a corrosive resistant aluminium extrusion which is interlocked with cross members and side panels.

All clearway signs are supplied with LED technology as its primary light source.

RHAG Marker

A Runway Arrestor Gear Marker (RHAG Marker or Moon Board) is primarily used by the military and is used to indicate the location of the aircraft arresting cable on the runway.

Illumination is provided by either the latest LED technology with a life expectancy in excess of 75,000 hours or with long life fluorescent tubes.

Stand Number Indicator Board

Stand Number Indicators identify appropriate stand numbers to taxiing pilots. The size of the cabinet is dependant on the amount of characters required. It is highly visible in all weather conditions and is supplied fully assembled. It is certified to the latest standards.

Parking Stop Sign

The new ATG Aircraft Parking Stop Sign employs the latest in LED technology to offer superior clarity and long operational life. It is designed for use on aircraft parking stands. It employs the latest in LED technology to offer superior clarity and long operational life.

Runway Distance Marker

Illuminated Runway Distance Markers indicate the distance to the end of the active runway to the pilot. They are part of the range of our airfield signs, distance markers and access signs.

Airfield Guidance Signs Configuration Software

To help you draw any airfield sign requirements in compliance with ICAO, TP312, MOS, or other international standards, see further information on this configuration software.

Runway Signs Example Guide

ATG Airports supplies a wide range of taxiway guidance signs and runway signs to meet with multiple international specifications. See some of the universal range of runway guidance signs provided by ATG that you can expect to see on runways around the world.

LED Taxiway Guidance Signs

The IR LED range of airfield guidance signs provide high intensity lighting solutions for CAT III all weather operation airfield ground lighting (AGL) systems.

The IR858I LED taxiway guidance sign is specifically designed to meet the ICAO requirements for Mandatory and Information airfield guidance signs (ICAO Annex 14, Vol.I, Paragraph 5.4 and Appendix 4.). It is the latest model of airfield sign to be manufactured by atg Airports.

Clearway Airfield Taxiway Guidance Signs

The main body of the Clearway Sign cabinet is manufactured from a corrosive resistant aluminium extrusion which is interlocked with cross members and side panels.

All clearway signs are supplied with LED technology as its primary light source.

Mandatory Taxiway Guidance Signs

A mandatory runway sign is provided to identify a location beyond which an aircraft taxiing or vehicle is not to proceed unless authorised by the air traffic control. Mandatory airfield taxiway signs also include Road-holding Position signs, and No Entry signs. These mandatory guidance signs display white characters on a red background.

A NO ENTRY Sign

This type of airport runway sign is installed when entry to an area is prohibited. The sign is located at the beginning of the area to which entrance is prohibited on each side of the taxiway as viewed by the pilot. It can also be classified as a mandatory sign.

Runway-Holding Position Signs

Runway-Holding Position identify the designated runway-holding position associated with a particular runway, and consist of the runway designation in white on a red background. Where the runway is equipped with ILS, the runway-holding position is usually established at the edge of the critical/sensitive area in order to protect the ILS when in use. A Runway-holding positioning sign is located on the outside of the Runway-holding markings facing the direction of approach to the runway.

Taxiway Information Guidance Signs

Taxiway information signs are usually yellow in colour with black lettering. These are to provide assistance in directing the pilots while manoeuvring aircraft around the taxiway infrastructure.

Information Guidance Signs

Include: direction signs, location signs, destination signs, runway exit signs, and runway vacated signs. An information sign other than a location sign is to consist of an inscription in black on a yellow background. A location sign consists of an inscription in yellow on a black background.

Taxiway Location Signs

These are used to identify individual taxiways. Taxiway information location signs bear the taxiway designation letter in yellow on a black background surrounded by a yellow border. Taxiway location signs are generally positioned at the approach to a taxiway intersection.

RHAG Marker

A Runway Arrestor Gear Marker (RHAG Marker or Moon Board) is primarily used by the military and is used to indicate the location of the aircraft arresting cable on the runway.

Illumination is provided by either the latest LED technology with a life expectancy in excess of 75,000 hours or with long life fluorescent tubes.

Illuminated Runway Distance Markers

Illuminated Runway Distance Markers indicate the distance to the end of the active runway to the pilot. They are part of the range of our airfield signs, distance markers and access signs.

Stand Number Indicator Board

Aircraft Parking Stop Sign

What you can expect from our airfield signs?

Our airport signs aim to deliver on all requirements. We design and manufacture a comprehensive line-up of taxiway guidance signs, runway signs and other airfield signage, to give you everything you need from a single supplier.

Compliance

We take all international standards into consideration, ICAO Annex 14, Vol.I, Paragraph 5.4 and Appendix 4 for Mandatory and Information airfield guidance signs additionally TP312 and STAC requirements.

Durability

We use corrosion-resistant materials and solid construction that exceeds industry standards, creating robust units with housing that can withstand everyday mechanical impacts such as stones and ice.

Safety

Isolator switches in illuminated airfield signs allow the secondary current to the unit to be shut off for the purpose of maintenance work (although we would recommend always isolating the primary circuit before working on AGL equipment).

Weather Resistance

Ingress protection to IP55 rating protects against weather conditions with resistance to intrusion by moisture and atmospheric dust, preserving the longevity of the unit in remote and exposed locations.

How ATG can help you

ATG Airports has the design, installation and maintenance expertise you need to operate a complete airfield ground lighting (AGL) system with associated airport signage, for 24/7/365 availability of the runway and taxiways.

Design and Build

We design and manufacture our own taxiway and runway signs at our Warrington facility, giving you reliable products with minimised operating costs and fewer carbon miles during delivery.

Planning and Installation

Our decades of experience in designing airfield lighting systems mean we are the perfect partner to recommend the right airport signs for guidance and safety, and to install the equipment to a high standard.

Full AGL Design

We can plan your AGL circuit and install all of the relevant equipment, including cables, transformers, lights and runway signs, as well as carrying out any required civil works to the airfield for the best end result.

FM and Maintenance

Our facilities management expertise allows us to carry out planned maintenance to keep your airfield signs in good condition. We also provide a 24/7 responsive maintenance service so that if a lighting outage or serious sign damage should occur, your airfield can resume operations as quickly as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are our airfield signs compliant with international aviation standards?

Yes. We design all of our airfield signs in accordance with international aviation standards and guidelines e.g. the Mandatory and Information airfield guidance signs requirements set out in ICAO Annex 14, Vol.I, Paragraph 5.4 and Appendix 4. And TP312 and STAC.

If you need to verify compliance with a specific country’s aviation standards (or any industry standards/requirements) check the downloadable PDF data sheets or just ask and we’ll be happy to recommend a suitable product.

What is the lifespan of our airfield signs?

This depends on the specific product. In general, our illuminated airfield signs offer a minimum of 75,000-100,000 hours of continuous operation, with minimal maintenance during the lifespan of the unit.

Again, specific lifespans can be found in each product’s data sheet, along with any guarantees against defects and perforation of the external casing. Contact us if you want to check any of these specifications for any of our products.

Can airfield signs withstand harsh weather conditions?

Yes – ATG Airports airfield signs are designed and built using materials and workmanship that far exceed the minimum industry standards. We provide guarantees of this, as mentioned above.

We also manufacture the product to IP55 standard, which asserts that they are weather resistant against dust and moisture ingress, for guaranteed longevity in outdoor, exposed and remote environments.

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