Federal Lighting Regulations

Welcome to the portal, this is your one-stop shop to all the links to the current and previous FAA Circulars which govern obstruction lighting AC 70/7460. It also includes other important links regarding obstruction lighting for your tower.

Tower Diagram — Austin, TX — LumenServe Inc.

FAA Tower Lighting Compliance Illustration

Behold! A masterpiece! We’ve created a simple summary of the most common tower lighting regulations on a clear and easy to understand poster. It includes the most common tower types and a summary of compliance obligations.

FAA Lighting System Standards

Style A

Red Obstruction Light Standards

Style B

High-Intensity White Obstruction Light Standards

Style C

High-Intensity White Obstruction Light Standards

Style D

Medium-Intensity White Obstruction Light Standards

Style E

Medium-Intensity Dual Obstruction Light Standards

Style F

High-Intensity Dual Obstruction Light Standards

Style G

High-Intensity Dual Obstruction Light Standards

*Federal regulations for obstruction marking and lighting are governed by the applicable FAA Advisory Circulars, including the most recent, 70/7460-1M. Please refer to this circular and its latest revision for latest updates.