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.

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

Parameter	Specification
Cabinet	Corrosion-resistant aluminium extrusion with interlocking cross-members; powder-coated (standard safety colours).
Configuration	Single-sided or double-sided; modular legend panels up to ~3 m per section.
Light Source	High-efficiency LED arrays; long service life; field-replaceable drivers/modules.
Legend / Fascia	UV-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.
Photometrics	Luminance and chromaticity designed for day/night and low-visibility operations with CCR step control.
Electrical	6.6 A AGL circuit via isolating transformer; compatible with common CCR types (thyristor/IGBT/ferro). Optional 230/110 V AC variants.
Dimming	Output tracks CCR steps; stable output down to low-current steps for night/LVO use.
Ingress Protection	IP55–IP67 (model-dependent) with gasketed doors and sealed cable entries.
Environmental	Operating −40/−55 °C to +55 °C (model-dependent); high wind-load brackets available.
Maintenance	Hinged/front-access service panels; internal isolator (secondary) option; no adhesive needed for legend swap.
Options	Bird-spike or wire deterrents; stainless tiedown tethers; frangible mounts; metric/imperial distance boards.
Compliance	Designed to meet prevailing aviation signage requirements (e.g., ICAO Annex 14 Vol. I; FAA AC 150/5345-46 where applicable; EASA/TP312/local specs).
Documentation	Legends 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.