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Jeddah
Northlane Solutions supplies and installs hospital helipads, obstruction lighting and airfield ground lighting in Jeddah. Fixtures are specified for salt air and humidity, towers near King Abdulaziz International Airport are checked against its approach surfaces, and delivery is quoted from the supplier's point of shipment into Jeddah Islamic Port.
Jeddah projects that need aviation infrastructure
King Abdulaziz International Airport, operated by Jeddah Airports Company, sets obstacle height limits across the north of the city, and every tower or crane there is assessed against its surfaces. The Corniche towers and the planned Jeddah Tower, intended to pass 1,000 m, need multi-level obstruction lighting, with intermediate tiers down the shaft as well as the top light.
Hospitals in Jeddah, from the large government and National Guard medical campuses to private groups, build helipads for trauma and inter-hospital transfers, and a rooftop pad in a dense district also needs a flight-path review against neighbouring towers.
Salt, humidity and the specification
Jeddah's air is humid and salt-laden all year. Marine-grade aluminium or stainless housings, powder coating to ISO 12944 category C5, stainless fixings and IP66 or IP67 sealing are the baseline for obstruction lights and helipad perimeter lights, and salt-mist test evidence under IEC 60068-2-52 is worth requesting. Light-pole foundations on reclaimed or coastal ground need geotechnical input, so their design sits with the civil package.
Approvals and delivery
Helipad approvals follow GACAR Part 138, with marking and lighting to ICAO Annex 14 Volume II and FAA AC 150/5390-2C, and obstruction lighting for towers follows Annex 14 Volume I and GACA's requirements.
Delivery is quoted from the supplier's point of shipment. Fixtures arrive through Jeddah Islamic Port and ZATCA customs clearance, then travel by truck to site, and the offer lists port, clearance and local legs separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the airport affect where I can put a crane or tower in Jeddah?+
Yes. Heights near King Abdulaziz International Airport are limited by its obstacle limitation surfaces, and anything above them is assessed and marked or lit as GACA requires. Send the coordinates and top height to check against the surfaces before the crane or tower design is fixed.
What finish do obstruction lights need on Jeddah's coast?+
Marine-grade aluminium or stainless housings, ISO 12944 category C5 coating, stainless fixings and IP66 or IP67 sealing. We ask the manufacturer for salt-mist evidence and list the rating in the quote.
How does a very tall Jeddah building handle obstruction lighting?+
Beyond the top light, tall structures carry lights at intermediate levels down the shaft, and ICAO Annex 14 Volume I points to high-intensity lights above 150 m. The scheme is checked with GACA, and the quote lists lights per tier.