LED lighting at Port Columbus Airport

Geoff Kouril and Jeff May

Journal of Airport Management, 2015, vol. 9, issue 1, 60-75

Abstract: The design and construction of a new runway at a major international airport presents unique challenges that require innovative and unconventional solutions. In particular, the electrical and navigational aids (NAVAIDS) systems necessary for the successful completion and commissioning of a new runway require a specialised understanding of the technology. In addition, knowledge of the implementation process to ensure a fully functioning runway system without compromising existing airport operations is critical. This paper examines the electrical and NAVAIDS systems designed for a new runway at Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, OH. In particular, the airport made the transition from traditional incandescent runway and taxiway lighting to all light-emitting diode (LED) lighting for the runway 10R-28L replacement project. This paper also discusses the challenges faced by the electrical design team, and the distinctive technologies and methods used to overcome technical, operational and schedule constraints while complying with project sustainability initiatives. This transition in lighting technologies is the first of its kind for an airport in the USA, and offers CMH many benefits such as enhanced visibility, reduced energy consumption and maintenance cost savings.

Keywords: airport engineering; airfield lighting; NAVAIDS; runway construction; LED; security (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M1 M10 R4 R40 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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