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FCC Tower Lighting Fines: What Non-Compliance Costs
The FCC's base fine for a tower lighting violation is $10,000, and real cases have topped $1.1 million. See the actual penalties, real enforcement cases, and what triggers a fine.
What Is Tower Lighting as a Service (TLaaS®)?
Tower Lighting as a Service (TLaaS®) bundles the LED system and its lifetime FAA compliance into one flat monthly fee. Here is what it is, how it works, and how it compares to owning your lighting.
FAA Tower Lighting Requirements: The Complete Guide
A plain-English guide to FAA tower lighting requirements: which towers must be lit, the daily monitoring and 30-minute NOTAM rules, quarterly inspections, and two-year recordkeeping under 47 CFR Part 17.
What Does LED Tower Lighting Cost? A Full Breakdown
LED tower lighting has no single price. See what actually drives the cost, the ongoing FAA-compliance obligations owners forget, and how to upgrade with no upfront cost.
Tower Light Out? What to Do, Who to Call, and How to Clear the NOTAM
Tower obstruction light out? Here's exactly what to do: the 30-minute rule, the FAA number to call (877-487-6867), what to have ready, and how to clear the NOTAM.
How to Convert an FAA Style A Tower to Style E
Why Owners Consider Converting from Style A to Style E Most owners do not explore this transition because they want a different acronym. They explore it because painted towers create recurring burden. 1. Tower paint creates long-term upkeep Painted towers are not a one-time project. Paint condition has to be monitored, and repainting can become…
Tower Lighting in Uncertain Times
By Megan Stockton Let’s face it, the way we operate our business will change from now on. Our capital structures, our need to protect our employees and managing our business with fewer resources and the preparation for future disruptions become top of mind for tower owners big and small. LumenServe was built for these times.…
How to File and Clear a NOTAM for a Tower Light Outage
If your tower’s obstruction lighting is required and something goes out, the goal is simple: restore the lighting and close the loop cleanly. The best outcomes come from a repeatable workflow that starts with good documentation and ends with confirmed resolution. If you’re not sure what a NOTAM is, start here:What Is a NOTAM (and…
FAA Tower Lighting System Types Explained
Every FAA-lit tower uses one of a handful of standard obstruction lighting system types, and which one your structure needs depends on its height, location, and daytime visibility. In this guide we explain the FAA tower lighting system types: the red, white, and dual configurations, the L-810, L-864, and L-865 equipment behind them, and the…
What Is a NOTAM (and Why Tower Owners Should Care)?
A NOTAM is a time-critical notice that communicates aeronautical information that could affect flight operations. For tower owners, NOTAM activity most often comes into play when required obstruction lighting is not operating as intended and the issue must be communicated through the appropriate FAA notification workflow. If you receive a NOTAM-related notification, the practical next…
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