AV-70 Solar VFR Runway Light
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AV-70 Solar VFR Runway Light

Compact, field-proven solar aviation light covering taxiway, emergency strip, caution, threshold, and construction barricade applications from a single self-contained unit.

Specs verified against manufacturer documentation
Ingress protection
IP68
Battery
User-replaceable
IR/NVG output
Available
External charge port
Yes
Pricing
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The AV-70 is a self-contained solar LED aviation light designed for a wide range of aerodrome applications where underground wiring is either unavailable or undesirable. Two internal high-performance solar modules, angled to maximise energy collection, charge a user-replaceable battery inside a fully sealed IP68 housing. The unit needs no tools for battery replacement, reducing maintenance crew exposure on active ramps.

The AV-70 covers taxiway edge lighting, emergency airstrip marking, caution lighting, threshold lighting, and FAA-compliant construction and barricade applications under AC150/5370-2F. Its FAA L-863(L) certification allows it to fulfil portable and temporary lighting requirements on certificated airports. The IR LED option supports NVG operations and tactical deployments where visible emissions must be suppressed.

Buyers choose the AV-70 when they need a flexible, low-cost self-contained unit for multiple marking roles — particularly at remote or seldom-staffed aerodromes, during construction activities, or at grass strips and outback airfields where installing a series circuit would require prohibitive civils. Operator reviews from the remote aviation sector document successful deployment across thousands of units at regional airfields in high-solar-irradiance environments, underscoring long-term durability.

For GCC airports and military airfields, the AV-70 addresses both temporary taxiway delineation during apron works and permanent edge marking at secondary strips and helipads. The construction and barricade certification also makes it a compliance-straightforward choice for contractors managing live airside activity.

From the manufacturer’s documentation

Technical specifications.

ComplianceFAA AC 150/5345-46E (L-861T photometrics) | FAA AC150/5370-2F (construction/barricade) | FAA L-863(L) certification
Solar panelsDual internal, angled for optimised collection
Ingress protectionIP68
BatteryUser-replaceable
IR/NVG outputAvailable
External charge portYes
Best for

Use cases.

  • Taxiway edge lighting at remote, grass-strip, or off-grid aerodromes
  • Emergency airstrip marking and portable runway lighting for RFDS-type operations
  • Construction and barricade lighting on active airport projects under FAA AC150/5370-2F
  • Threshold lighting at small general aviation aerodromes without series-circuit infrastructure
  • NVG and covert tactical operations requiring IR-only output
  • Caution lighting on aerodrome service roads and active ramp areas