Services

Airport Lighting LED Upgrades and Retrofitting in Saudi Arabia

Name: EMAN FTC
Address: Office #i-26, 1st Floor, Building No: 7036, Sayda Street, Ad Duraihimiyah District, Riyadh, Riyadh, 12796, Saudi Arabia
Telephone: +966 58 339 5756

Old and new LED airfield lighting fixtures on a workbench, illustrating EMAN FTC’s airport lighting upgrades and retrofitting services.

What We Do

EMAN FTC supports airport lighting LED upgrades and retrofitting in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah, Dammam and Jubail. We help airport operators and contractors review existing equipment, assess replacement compatibility and plan installation and testing.

EMAN FTC supports airport lighting LED upgrades and retrofitting in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia. We work with airport operators, EPC contractors and electrical engineers to review existing equipment, identify suitable replacements and agree the installation and testing scope.

Start by sending your lighting schedule, drawings and the problems you want to address, whether that means frequent lamp changes, ageing equipment or a planned refurbishment.

What can be upgraded?

The project review can cover runway and taxiway fixtures, approach lighting, illuminated airfield signs and apron lighting. Each application has different equipment and verification requirements.

Explore our airport lighting products, including runway lighting and PAPI and approach lighting equipment.

For terminals, hangars, workshops and parking areas, see our lighting replacement and retrofitting services.

Retrofit or replace the complete fixture?

A retrofit retains suitable parts of the installation while changing specified components. Complete replacement may be more appropriate where equipment is damaged, unsupported or incompatible with the proposed upgrade.

For example, a contractor considering LED conversion of existing airfield signs should first assess the housings, panels and available conversion equipment. Keeping the enclosure is useful only if the completed sign can meet the project’s performance requirements.

We review the existing model, condition and proposed equipment before confirming what can remain.

Check the power equipment and controls

An airfield LED upgrade needs a review of the connected system, including:

Constant current regulators (CCRs) and isolation transformers.
Cables, connectors and available test records.
Intensity-control settings.
Lighting-control and monitoring interfaces.
Mounting arrangements and fixture compatibility.

Some components may remain suitable; others may need replacement. Our CCR and isolation transformer catalogue supports equipment enquiries once the required specifications are established.

Plan the work around airport access

Airport access windows affect the installation sequence, crew requirements and programme. Working areas, isolation arrangements, checks and handback responsibilities need agreement before mobilisation.

For example, an operator upgrading a taxiway section overnight needs to allow time for access, replacement work, testing and clearing the area before handback. Fixture quantities alone do not determine how much work fits into that window.

Discuss the installation package through our runway and taxiway lighting installation services.

Assess savings using your actual system

A useful comparison starts with existing power consumption, operating hours, intensity settings and maintenance history. Installation, access and verification costs also belong in the assessment.

Send records of lamp replacements, recurring faults and maintenance visits where available. These help assess whether an upgrade addresses your operating costs as well as the equipment condition. Savings and payback should be calculated for the proposed system rather than assumed from a fixture’s wattage.

Testing and handover

The agreed scope can include installation inspections, electrical tests and functional checks of controls and intensity settings. Required lighting-performance verification must also be identified.

PAPI alignment, specialist photometric testing, flight inspection and acceptance activities are confirmed separately where applicable. Handover records can include equipment details, test results, updated drawings and maintenance instructions.

For ongoing upkeep after the upgrade, explore our airfield lighting maintenance services.

Riyadh and projects across Saudi Arabia

EMAN FTC accepts upgrade enquiries from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Yanbu and other Saudi locations. Equipment availability and mobilisation are confirmed against the scope and site arrangements.

Product selection should account for the specified environment, including heat, dust, moisture and coastal exposure.

Request an airport lighting upgrade quote

Send your site location, equipment schedule, drawings, quantities and target dates. Include existing CCR and transformer details, proposed fixture specifications and permitted working hours where available.

Tell us whether you need equipment supply, installation or a wider upgrade package.

Phone: +966 58 339 5756 · WhatsApp
Email: info@emanftc.com

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Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

What do airport lighting LED upgrades and retrofitting include?

The scope can include reviewing existing equipment, selecting replacement fixtures, checking electrical compatibility, installation and testing. EMAN FTC agrees the work around your system, approved specifications and airport access requirements.

Does EMAN FTC support airport lighting upgrades across Saudi Arabia?

EMAN FTC is based in Riyadh and accepts upgrade enquiries from Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Yanbu and other Saudi locations. Equipment availability and mobilisation are confirmed after reviewing the project.

Which airport lighting systems can be reviewed for LED upgrades?

The review can cover runway and taxiway fixtures, approach lighting, illuminated airfield signs and apron lighting. Each application needs suitable equipment and its own verification requirements. Terminal, hangar and parking-area lighting can be discussed as a separate facility-lighting scope.

What is the difference between retrofitting and complete replacement?

Retrofitting retains suitable parts of an existing installation while replacing specified components. Complete replacement changes the fixture or system more extensively. The decision depends on condition, compatibility, available equipment and the performance required by the project.

Can existing bases, housings and mounting arrangements be reused?

They may be reusable after assessment. Dimensions, physical condition and compatibility with the proposed equipment need checking first. For example, retaining an airfield-sign housing is only appropriate if the completed assembly can meet the project requirements.

Will an LED upgrade require new CCRs and isolation transformers?

Not always. Existing constant current regulators and isolation transformers need reviewing against the proposed fixtures and circuit requirements. Send model numbers, ratings and drawings so the assessment can identify what may remain and what needs replacing.

Do existing cables and connectors need replacement?

Their condition and compatibility determine whether replacement is needed. Available test records, connection details and site inspections help define the scope. Changing the fixtures does not automatically mean every cable must be replaced.

Can new LED fixtures work with existing lighting controls?

Compatibility must be checked against the installed controls, intensity settings and monitoring interfaces. Provide the control-system details and proposed fixture datasheets. Any required modifications should be identified before equipment is ordered.

How much energy can an airport lighting LED upgrade save?

Savings depend on the existing and proposed systems, operating hours and intensity settings. A useful estimate compares system consumption under stated operating conditions. Fixture wattage alone does not establish the saving for the complete installation.

How is the payback period assessed?

The assessment compares the upgrade cost with estimated energy and maintenance savings. Equipment, installation, access and verification costs should be included. Maintenance records and operating data help make the estimate more realistic.

Can LED upgrades be completed in phases at an operating airport?

Phased work can be reviewed with the airport operator. The programme needs agreed work areas, access windows, isolation arrangements and handback requirements. An overnight phase must allow time for installation, checks and clearing the area before handback.

Can existing airfield signs be converted to LED?

Conversion can be assessed for the specific sign model. The housing, panels, proposed modules and power arrangement need reviewing, along with the required lighting performance. A suitable conversion should not be assumed available for every sign.

What testing is required after an airport lighting upgrade?

The agreed plan can include installation inspections, electrical tests and checks of controls and intensity settings. Required lighting-performance verification must also be identified. Specialist photometric testing, PAPI alignment, flight inspection and acceptance activities are confirmed separately where applicable.

What handover documents can be provided?

The contracted package can include equipment datasheets, installation records, test results, updated drawings and maintenance instructions. Tell us which documents your consultant or airport operator requires so responsibilities can be agreed before work begins.