Taxiway Guidance Sign – Clear, Durable Airfield Signage by Jetsys Defence

Jetsys Defence supplies high-visibility Taxiway Guidance Sign units engineered for continuous airside use. Our signs deliver crisp legends in all weather, support day/night and low-visibility operations, and minimise lifecycle cost with LED technology and rugged housings



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What is a Taxiway Guidance Sign?

A Taxiway Guidance Sign provides pilots and ground vehicles with unambiguous route, location, and restriction information during taxi, stand allocation, and apron movements.

Core Sign Categories We Supply

  • Mandatory instruction (white on red): hold short, ILS/critical zones, no-entry.
  • Location (yellow on black): “You are here” identifiers for taxiways, runways, and boundaries.
  • Direction & destination (black on yellow): arrows to routes, exits, stands, terminals.
  • Information (black on yellow): advisories, procedures, stand data.
  • Distance remaining (white on black): runway length remaining in 1,000-ft increments or metric variants.


Applications of Taxiway Guidance Sign

  • Directional guidance for aircraft taxiing – Helps pilots navigate taxiways, intersections, holding points, run-up areas and apron exits, reducing confusion and wrong-turn incidents.
  • Runway incursion prevention – Clearly marks runway entry points, holding positions and safety boundaries to prevent accidental entry into active runways.
  • Apron & gate management – Guides aircraft to stands, gates, refueling zones, maintenance bays and hangars for efficient apron operations.
  • Night & low-visibility operations – Provides illuminated cues during fog, rain, night or reduced-visibility conditions, ensuring safe movement.
  • Pilot training & simulation support – Used in training airfields and simulators to familiarise pilots with real-world signage and taxi layouts.
  • Military & forward operating airstrips – Allows safe navigation for fighter jets, transport aircraft, UAVs and training fleets at tactical airbases.
  • Airport modernisation & expansion projects – Installed during upgrades of older airfields to meet ICAO/FAA/DGCA signage safety standards.
  • Heliports & vertiports – Marks helicopter taxi routes, approach paths and apron boundaries for rotorcraft ground movement.


Technical Specifications – Taxiway Guidance Sign

ParameterSpecification
CabinetCorrosion-resistant aluminium extrusion with interlocking cross-members; powder-coated (standard safety colours).
ConfigurationSingle-sided or double-sided; modular legend panels up to ~3 m per section.
Light SourceHigh-efficiency LED arrays; long service life; field-replaceable drivers/modules.
Legend / FasciaUV-stable, flame-retardant fascia; sealed inscription beneath clear protective film for chip/scratch resistance.
Colours (typ.)Mandatory: white on red; Location: yellow on black; Direction/Destination: black on yellow; Distance Remaining: white on black.
PhotometricsLuminance and chromaticity designed for day/night and low-visibility operations with CCR step control.
Electrical6.6 A AGL circuit via isolating transformer; compatible with common CCR types (thyristor/IGBT/ferro). Optional 230/110 V AC variants.
DimmingOutput tracks CCR steps; stable output down to low-current steps for night/LVO use.
Ingress ProtectionIP55–IP67 (model-dependent) with gasketed doors and sealed cable entries.
EnvironmentalOperating −40/−55 °C to +55 °C (model-dependent); high wind-load brackets available.
MaintenanceHinged/front-access service panels; internal isolator (secondary) option; no adhesive needed for legend swap.
OptionsBird-spike or wire deterrents; stainless tiedown tethers; frangible mounts; metric/imperial distance boards.
ComplianceDesigned to meet prevailing aviation signage requirements (e.g., ICAO Annex 14 Vol. I; FAA AC 150/5345-46 where applicable; EASA/TP312/local specs).
DocumentationLegends schedule, wiring diagram, base frame kit, installation & maintenance manual supplied.

Need a cut-sheet in your format? We can deliver a one-page PDF with legend map and loads.



Taxiway Guidance Sign Price – What Affects Cost?

Key Price Drivers

  • Size & message length: cabinet length, character height, single vs double-sided.
  • Electrical build: 6.6 A AGL with transformer set vs mains variant; CCR compatibility.
  • Environmental spec: ingress rating, anti-bird features, frangible hardware, wind-load class.
  • Legend mix: mandatory, location, direction/destination, distance remaining sets.
  • Quantity & logistics: batch volumes, spares kits, export packaging, site delivery.

For a precise Taxiway Guidance Sign price, share your legend list, character height, CCR details, and any environmental constraints.

Deliverables from Jetsys Defence

  • Legend schedule finalisation and shop drawings
  • Cabinet & base frames, foundations guidance
  • Electrical interface (AGL/CCR) notes and transformer sizing
  • Photometric/colour data and routine maintenance checklist
  • Spare parts list (LED modules, drivers, legends, gaskets)

Ordering & Project Support

  • Step 1: Send your airport layout (legend list, sizes, sides, colours).
  • Step 2: We return a BOQ with Taxiway Guidance Sign price options.
  • Step 3: Approve drawings → manufacture → FAT → dispatch with install pack.
  • Step 4: Optional supervision/training for install and commissioning.

What about maintenance?

Front-access panels, replaceable LED/driver modules, and sealed fascias reduce service time.


Why Jetsys Defence Taxiway Guidance Signs

  • Ultra-clear legends with high luminance, stable chromaticity and glare-controlled faces.
  • Built for the apron: corrosion-resistant alloy cabinet, sealed fascia and bird-deterrent options.
  • Low total cost: long-life LEDs, field-serviceable modules and quick-access panels.
  • Seamless integration with 6.6A AGL circuits and CCR-step dimming support.
  • Flexible formats: single or double-sided, modular lengths and custom legends/languages.