[Letter sent to Strathdearn Community Council from Dan Mason, Airfield Operations Manager, Inverness Airport]
Dear All,
I am writing to inform you of a new project due to commence in April 2024 to replace the AGL system at Inverness Airport. The AGL system, which must comply with Civil Aviation (CAA) regulations, provides visual guidance to pilots during landing, taxiing and take-off.
The project will see £4m invested by HIAL towards the replacement of the current AGL system. The replacement will have more energy-efficient lighting, with potential savings of up to 80% in energy consumption. The project will ensure that Inverness Airport continues to support social and business travel and support lifeline services for the local community.
The replacement AGL LED lights will include work on:
· Runway 23 approach lights
· The main runway edge, threshold and stop-end lights
· Associated primary and secondary cabling
· Associated foundations, plinths, mounts and masts
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The contract to complete the work was awarded to G&A Barnie after a procurement process and is due to be completed by mid-September 2024. The work will take place during day and night-time hours, with no impact on the airport’s flight schedule. It is not anticipated that the work will generate any additional noise or disturbance.
As the work progresses, we will be updating our Inverness Airport website with photos and information on the project.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me.
Kind Regards,
Dan Mason
