Aircraft Navigation Lights

Navigation lights required to be shown from sunset to sunrise or when specified by the Authority.

The following unobstructed navigation lights shall be displayed:

  • a red light projected above and below the horizontal plane through angle of coverage 110°
  • a green light projected above and below the horizontal plane through angle of coverage 110°
  • a white light projected above and below the horizontal plane rearward through angle of coverage 140°

Gliders are required to show similar lights to powered aircraft, or else just a single red light