Mobile Tower for Airports - Instant ICAO-Compliant Lighting Without Infrastructure Hassle
Mobile Lighting Tower – Portable. Powerful, ICAO Compliant.
Airports often need temporary apron lighting for remote stands, apron works, resurfacing, emergency response or areas where fixed infrastructure is not available.
Midstream Lighting’s Mobile Tower Series provides a portable airside lighting solution that can be deployed quickly, repositioned as operational needs change, and supplied with a certifiable lighting design to support regulatory approval.
Each tower is fitted with four Master Series M04 450W asymmetric LED floodlights, designed to deliver controlled illumination, strong uniformity and low glare for airport environments.
In many applications, two Mobile Towers can light a Code E or Code F aircraft stand to full ICAO compliance, depending on the stand layout, aircraft type and site conditions.
When should airports use a mobile lighting tower?
A mobile lighting tower is useful when airports need temporary or flexible apron lighting but fixed infrastructure is not suitable. Common airport applications include:
- Apron upgrades and reconfiguration
- Taxiway works and temporary route changes
- Terminal expansions and resurfacing projects
- Remote apron and temporary stand operations
- Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) restrictions
- Emergency response and disaster recovery
- Humanitarian missions
- Military and VIP aircraft movements
- Short-term lighting during maintenance or construction works
In these situations, conventional lighting installations can be slow, expensive and disruptive. Trenching, cabling, foundations and civil engineering work may not be viable, particularly when lighting is needed urgently or only for a limited period.
APPLICATIONS
- Remote aprons
- VIP Aprons
- Runway resurfacing
- Airport road network
- Parking areas
- Special events
- Temporary Aprons
- Emergency response
- Law enforcement use
- Aviation Fuel farms
- Military applications
- Security checkpoints
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KEY FEATURES OF THE MOBILE LIGHTING TOWER
- Automatic Mast Operating Safety System
- Light sensor for automatic start
- Longitudinal and transversal forklift pockets
- Optional power inlet socket to power lights from mains supply
- IP67 certified
- European manufacturing
- Up to 200 hours running time
- Tower 340° rotatable
- Certified wind stability up to 110 km/h
- Stabilisers adjustable in height
- Central lifting hook
- Remote operation available
- Complies with ICAO Annex 14 requirements
- Asymmetric floodlights for low glare operation
- Compact and easy to transport and handle.
Mobile Tower configurations
The Midstream Mobile Tower can be supplied in different configurations to suit airport, temporary works, remote site and military applications. Each version can be adapted to meet the end user’s operational requirements, site restrictions and power availability.
What Mobile Tower configurations are available?
Mobile Tower Diesel
The diesel-powered Mobile Tower includes a 110-litre long-run fuel tank, making it suitable for remote locations, emergency use and temporary lighting requirements where mains power is not available.
Plug-in Mobile Tower
The plug-in Mobile Tower operates from a 230V power supply. It is suitable for locations where electricity is available, but infrastructure works, liquid fuels or engine noise are not appropriate. This configuration produces zero engine noise and requires less maintenance than a diesel-powered unit.
Military Mobile Tower
The Military Mobile Tower can be customised for defence and military applications. Options may include bespoke colours, project-specific features and robust configurations designed for harsh operating environments.
What mast options are available?
The Midstream Mobile Tower is available with two mast options:
Hydraulic mast
The hydraulic mast is designed for easier raising and lowering, making it suitable for applications where the tower needs to be deployed quickly or moved regularly.
Manual mast
The manual mast offers a simple, practical option for projects where powered mast operation is not required.
The Mobile Tower
TECHNICAL SPECS
| Mobile Tower Hydraulic Mast | Mobile Tower Manual Mast | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions min. (mm) | 2540 x 1390 x 2500 | 1830 x1370 x 2560 |
| Dimensions max. (mm) | 2540 x 1550 x 8500 | 2320 x 2570 x 8000 |
| Total weight without fuel | 960 Kg | 706 Kg |
| Rotation | 340°C | 340°C |
| Illuminated Area | 4800 sqm | 4800 sqm |
| Floodlights | 4 x 475 W LED | 4 x 475 W LED |
| Engine Model | Kubota Z482 | Kubota Z482 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| RPM | 1500 | 1500 |
| Consumption (l/h) | 0.55 | 0.55 |
| Tank capacity (l) | 110 | 80 |
| Runtime before refuelling (h) | 200 | 145 |
| Noise level at 7m (db) | 65 | 65 |
| Alternator model | Synchronous | Synchronous |
| Frequency (Hz) | 50 | 50 |
| Insulation class | H | H |
| Degree of protection | IP66 | IP66 |
| Single phase voltage | 3.5 kVA - 48V | 3.5 kVA - 230V |
| Auxiliary outlets | 1 kVA | 1 kVA |
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Which airports are using Midstream Mobile Lighting Towers?
Midstream Mobile Lighting Towers are used by airports and aviation organisations across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and Oceania for temporary apron lighting, remote stand operations, airside works and infrastructure-limited lighting requirements.
The Mobile Tower Series has been supplied to major international airports, regional airports, island airports and defence aviation environments, including:
- London Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom
- Leeds Bradford Airport, United Kingdom
- Athens Airport, Greece
- Thessaloniki Airport, Greece
- Mykonos Airport, Greece
- Santorini Airport, Greece
- Rhodes Airport, Greece
- Corfu Airport, Greece
- Napoli Airport, Italy
- Aeroporto di Salerno, Italy
- Aeroporto di Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
- Marseille Provence Airport, France
- Geneva Airport, Switzerland
- Luxembourg Airport, Luxembourg
- Poznan Airport, Poland
- Warsaw Airport, Poland
- Bydgoszcz Airport, Poland
- King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia
- King Salman International Airport, Saudi Arabia
- Seychelles Airport, Seychelles
- Grenada Airport, Grenada
- Royal Thai Airways, Thailand
- New Zealand Defence Forces, New Zealand
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Midstream Mobile Lighting Tower meet ICAO standards?
The Midstream Mobile Lighting Tower is designed to support compliance with ICAO apron lighting requirements. When correctly positioned, it can deliver around 20 lux average illumination, making it suitable for lighting aircraft stands in line with industry standards.
How much area can the Midstream Mobile Lighting Tower cover?
The Midstream Mobile Lighting Tower can illuminate large areas, typically up to 3,600–4,800 m², depending on configuration and mounting height. Its high-performance optics are designed to maximise coverage while maintaining consistent lighting levels.
How long can the Midstream Mobile Lighting Tower run without refuelling?
The Midstream Mobile Lighting Tower is designed for long-duration operation and can run for up to 200 hours without refueling, depending on configuration and usage. This makes it well suited for continuous overnight operation and remote locations.
How many Midstream Mobile Lighting Towers are needed to light an aircraft stand?
In many applications, two Midstream Mobile Lighting Towers can be used together to fully illuminate a large aircraft stand to ICAO-compliant levels, depending on layout and aircraft type.
Is the Midstream Mobile Lighting Tower easy to transport?
The Midstream Mobile Lighting Tower is trailer-mounted and designed for easy transport and positioning. It is:
- Compact for transport
- Simple to manoeuvre on site
- Quick to deploy in the required location
How fast can the Midstream Mobile Lighting Tower be deployed?
The Midstream Mobile Lighting Tower is designed for rapid deployment once delivered to site. Its trailer-mounted design makes it easy to position, manoeuvre and set up where temporary lighting is needed.
Manufacturing lead times are typically 4–6 weeks, depending on the configuration and project requirements. Once on site, the tower can be deployed quickly to support temporary aircraft stands, apron works, emergency response, remote operations or other infrastructure-limited areas.
