LED Aircraft Hangar Lighting

What’s LED Aircraft Hangar Lighting?

Aircraft hangars are large open areas with high ceilings. High Bay LED Lights are perfect for this area as they can deliver the power and lumens to light up the hangar. For tall ceilings, you may want to consider adding a narrower beam optic. It will ensure the light’s delivered to the aircraft and the floor space below.

How Important Are Reflective Surfaces in a Hangar?

It will help light up areas that may block direct lighting, like under the wings. Having reflective surfaces will help redirect light from those surfaces to areas blocked by the aircraft. You can also correct this by having fixtures mounted closer together.

How Many Foot Candles Do You Want for an Aircraft Hanger?

If the hangar’s used for storage, then 30 to 50-foot candles are more than adequate. If the hangar’s used to work on aircraft in need of repair, you may need 50-100 foot candles. You can add portable lighting to provide horizontal lighting. It will light up areas that might block the light out, like under the wings.

How Do You Reduce Lighting Glare in a Hanger?

There are several options for lighting. Like adding an acrylic dome or frosted lens cover to the high bays. Both will reduce the “LED dots” and reduce the glare. Many fixtures also come with special ribbed optics to reduce side glare.

How Much Light Do I Need If I Only Store Planes?

Between 30 to 50 foot candles should be more than enough. The reason we stated 50-foot candles is to allow the space to be dual purpose. As storage and the occasional maintenance.

Are There Any Certifications Needed for Lighting in a Hangar?

There are no certifications, per se. But providing adequate and proper lighting to perform aircraft maintenance is important. That is why aircraft hangars tend to be very bright areas.

Can I Use Fewer Higher Power Fixtures to Cut Down on the Quantity Needed for My Hanger?

The two most important things to consider are light levels and light balance. Achieving one without the other means the light isn’t bright enough or well-balanced. A lighting plan will discover any issue before you buy. So, let’s start with a lighting plan. We’ll confirm the light levels are correct and the lighting’s balanced. Then you can rest assured that there will be no surprises after the installation.

It Gets Up Over 100 Degrees in the Hangar During the Summer. Is That a Problem for the Lights?

Not necessarily, but it pays to do your homework and look at the temperature at which the light can operate in. ‘Cheaper’ lights have a harder time dealing with hot ambient temperatures. We have LED UFO High Bays that can easily handle 130F to 150F without affecting performance or lifespan.

Are Light Fixtures for an Aircraft Hanger Impact Proof?

Yes, they can be. If you need impact-proof fixtures, we would generally recommend UFO fixtures over linear high bay fixtures. We offer UFO fixtures with an impact rating of IK08.

What are Recommended Foot Candles for Airplane Hangars?

General Work / Storage	30 fc
Aircraft Maintenance with some detailed tasks	30-50 fc
Aircraft Maintenance with fine detailed tasks	70-100 fc
Drilling, Riveting, Screw Fastening	75 fc
Final Assembly	100 fc
Inspection	50-200 fc
Welding	50 fc

What Is the Best Way to Mount Lights in an Aircraft Hanger?

We offer many different options to mount lighting in hangars. Eye-hook, pendant, and chain mount, that we can suggest or match your existing fixture mount.