CU Phosco Illuminates London Luton Airport Expansion Project with Cutting-Edge Lighting Packages

Award winning London Luton Airport is poised for remarkable expansion to accommodate its growing air traffic and passenger influx. CU Phosco Lighting partnered with ATG Airports and Ryebridge Construction to deliver innovative lighting solutions and infrastructure for the airport.

Voted Europe’s best airport in ACI Europe Best Airport Awards, London Luton Airport (LLA) is one of the UK’s busiest airports, carrying over 16.2 million passengers in 2023. As part of its plans for responsible growth, LLA is undertaking an ambitious investment programme aimed at enhancing its infrastructure and improving the passenger experience.

One recent project saw the airport adding seven new serviced Code C stands and dedicated parking areas for Ground Support Equipment (GSE). These additions are vital for accommodating aircraft and improving operational efficiency. Several taxiways were realigned to optimise aircraft movement and reduce congestion as part of the infrastructure enhancement efforts. New fillets were also installed to improve the efficiency of aircraft taxiing and minimise wear and tear on the infrastructure.

The new infrastructure and layout required an advanced, energy-efficient and regulations-compliant lighting solution to keep lighting-associated energy costs low while ensuring the safety of passengers and airport personnel.

CU Phosco, in collaboration with ATG Airports and Ryebridge Construction, provided cutting-edge lighting solutions, high masts and lantern carriages tailored to LLA’s unique requirements.

The main goal was to ensure effective illumination of the new and existing stands utilising a mix of new high masts and existing masts, prioritising optimal visibility and safety for operations.

CU Phosco provided a comprehensive solution, leveraging the superior efficacy of the FL800D floodlights. With an impressive luminaire efficacy of 156lm/W, these floodlights ensure exceptional illumination while minimising energy consumption.

The FL800D floodlights offer versatility and efficiency for LLA. They are arranged on masts with full azimuth rotation and tilt function, allowing precise positioning to meet the project’s specific requirements. A selection of optical distributions, wattages and elevation angles result in a combined luminaire photometric output tailored to the project’s needs.

Additionally, the FL800D configurations come with built-in drivers, making them self-contained units that simplify installation and maintenance.

The complete solution consisted of three new 30m high masts, five new lantern carriages, and 36 FL800D floodlights.

By leveraging the benefits of the FL800D floodlights, lantern carriage design, and robust mast construction, CU Phosco delivered a lighting package that not only met the project’s stringent requirements but also ensures long-term reliability, efficiency, and safety for LLA.

Salvatore Cardinale, Project Manager at Ryebridge Construction, expressed satisfaction with the result, stating, “Working with CU Phosco has been instrumental in achieving our lighting objectives for London Luton Airport. Their manufacture and design expertise and the FL800D floodlights have significantly contributed to the success of this endeavour, ensuring optimal illumination and safety standards.”