Product Overview
The Avlite Solar Taxiway Light AV-70-863 is a high-performance solar aviation light designed for taxiway edge lighting, barricade and closure marking, temporary taxi routes, construction zones, and portable airfield lighting applications. Built as a self-contained lighting solution, it delivers reliable operation without trenching, cabling, or external power.
This solar taxiway light is the only FAA Type L-863 certified fixture that also meets FAA Type L-861T photometric requirements, offering flexible use in a single light. With steady blue or red output, dual monocrystalline solar modules, and optional RF control, the AV-70-863 provides a certified option for FAA-funded airfield projects.
The AV-70-863 uses an integrated solar and battery system with maximum power point tracking charging regulation. Its dual solar modules are optimized for low-sunlight environments, while the high-grade NiMH battery and available battery capacity options support dependable nighttime operation.
Designed for demanding airport environments, the light features a UV-stabilized LEXAN polycarbonate body and lens, aviation yellow body, integrated circuit protection, IP68 ingress protection, and a robust construction for operational use. It is shock and vibration tested to military standards, wind rated up to 160 km/h, and humidity resistant up to 100 percent.
Key Features
| Light Source | LED light source with expected life over 50,000 hours. |
| Available Colors | Blue or red output options. |
| Coverage | Omni-directional output with 360-degree horizontal coverage. |
| Intensity Settings | High 100 percent, medium 30 percent, low 10 percent, and boost 150 percent. |
| Solar System | Dual monocrystalline solar modules with maximum power point tracking charging regulation. |
| Power Supply | High-grade NiMH battery with multiple battery capacity options available. |
| Programming | External interface port for programming and charging. |
| Ingress Protection | IP68 protection for demanding outdoor airfield use. |
| Environmental Testing | Shock and vibration tested to military standards, wind rated up to 160 km/h, and humidity resistant up to 100 percent. |
Options
| External ON/OFF switch |
| External interface and charge port |
| Dusk-to-dawn operation |
| Radio control via AvMesh network |
| Multiple battery capacity configurations |
Applications
| Taxiway edge lighting |
| Barricade and closure marking |
| Temporary taxi routes |
| Construction and maintenance zones |
| Remote or portable airfield lighting |
Compliance
| Intertek certified to FAA L-863B. |
| Listed under FAA AC 150/5345-53D. |
| Meets photometric requirements of FAA AC 150/5345-46F, L861T. |
| Meets requirements of FAA Engineering Brief 67. |
| Buy American waiver issued. |
| FCC Part 15B. |
Built for certified, flexible airfield lighting, the AV-70-863 is a dependable solar taxiway light for airports that need portable, low-maintenance lighting for taxiway guidance, closure marking, and FAA-funded projects.
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