Midstream Lighting designs and manufactures high-performance LED floodlighting systems for military airfields, airbases and naval aviation facilities. Our solutions cover aircraft aprons, dispersal areas, temporary operating areas, perimeter areas and other large airside spaces, with specialist designs for retrofit projects, glare control, remote operation and night vision operations.
Our military airfield experience includes projects for British, Spanish, Italian, Qatari, German, Greek and US forces.
Military Precision
The military demands that their equipment is of the highest order and delivers the highest reliability possible 100% of the time. Commissioning an airfield’s lighting system is no different. That’s why so many air forces have turned to us to provide military precision solutions for them – they know that’s what we do.
The layout of a military airbase is totally different from a civilian airport. Our specialist knowledge of air force base design means we understand the complexities of working on these sites. This has helped us design specific solutions tailored for each airbase’s precise needs – such as high power, narrow beam, low glare, suitable for different climates, etc.
Our military solutions at a glance:
Large area apron lighting.
Mobile lighting solutions for temporary aprons, hot/dark zones.
Lighting for perimeter areas.
Remote and automated controls for the entire base systems.
Why Midstream is the military’s No.1 partner
Experience matters – especially with airbase projects
A military airfield’s massive surface area needs to be fully illuminated by just a few remotely located masts. Our high powered luminaires and range of proprietary optics and visors mean we can do that. Our products can be controlled for operations where pilots arrive using state-of-the-art night vision devices – a unique need for military airfields.
Modern technology applied to yesterday’s world
Many military sites have been in operation for decades. And over that time military needs, equipment, and aircraft have changed. But field layouts and infrastructure often haven’t. That’s where our experience of managing retrofit solutions, for example to old masts, is key. We’re experts at applying our cutting edge applications to deliver what is needed today – and beyond.
Security and standards
We may be stating the obvious, but there are rules and regulations to work at an airbase. You have to have military approved security protocols. Your staff have to undergo rigorous vetting. We’ve passed all clearances required with every air force we’ve worked with. And that’s not easy by far.
You also need to have expert knowledge of the different standards that apply to each country – especially where different forces share the same base.
For example, the UN works to its own interpretation of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. The US follows the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. And UK military aerodromes are governed by the Military Aviation Authority’s RA 3500–3599 series.
Design leads the way
All our projects are design-led, to meet each airfield layout needs with the right combination of lighting products. We don’t have an ‘off the shelf’ product we recommend. Our experienced Design and Engineering Teams work together to deliver perfect lighting solutions for each specific airfield – whatever it takes.
A CASE STUDY
As we’ve said, military projects are highly confidential. But here’s one we’ve been allowed to share with you.
Planning a military airfield lighting project?
Send us your airfield layout, existing mast information or lighting requirements and our team can review the project with you.
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