Keeping up with your Federal Regulations

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.

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.