Windsocks/Windsock Masts for Airports/Airfields/Heliports

This is our windsock solution where ICAO compliance and internal illumination are required, consisting of a Windsock Frame rotating about Internal Illumination. It is designed to clearly show wind strength and direction in all weather and light conditions. We have supplied these to a wide range of demanding customers, from the North Sea to the US, Middle East and Asia.

Standard Features

• Complies with CAA and ICAO regulations where internal illumination is required to increase windsock visibility without causing glare to pilots.
• Designed to withstand 100mph wind  speed.
• The light source is fixed, with the windsock frame and light shield rotating around it, for maximum reliability. This removes the need for a less reliable, more expensive slip ring to transfer electrical power to a rotating light. The design is also more responsive as only the windsock frame rotates – not the heavy light.
• The windsock is attached to a freely rotating cage, which is mounted
  on two Stainless Steel rubber-sealed bearings for great responsiveness.
• The lamp is shielded from mouth of windsock by a shroud (with reflective inside to project maximum brightness into the windsock) to prevent pilot glare.
• The Frame and all metalwork is 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel.
• Available in standard sizes 24” and 36”; Custom sizes to customer specified diameters.
• Power supply 240 VAC or 110 VAC. Each unit is supplied with a 6m armoured flexible cable and IP65 rated junction box as standard. 

Windsock

• Made from Day – Glow orange polyester, longer lasting than nylon or cotton.
• Double stitched with marine grade thread for
  durability.
• Attached to frame with supplied set of UV
  resistant cable ties.
• Standard type is 3.6m / 12ft  long for 36” model, 2.1m / 7ft for 24” model. 

Options

• Obstruction Light mounted above windsock (Part # OB for GLS or CFL lamp, OBLED for LED type)
• LED Illumination and / or Obstruction Light.
• Range of AC or DC power, including self
  sufficient solar and wind power.
• Weatherproof light switch instead of junction
  box, available at two levels:
• IP65 rated simple switch
• IP65 rated switch enclosure including built-in photocell, RCBO and 3 way switches to allow automatic control via photocell or manual override.
• Alternative Windsock length, diameter and colour(s).