Airport Lighting Market Strategies, Top Players, Growth Opportunities, Analysis and Forecast by 2031

Airport Lighting Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Type (Airport Beacon, Obstruction Lights, Approach Indicator Lights, Runway Centerline Lights, Taxiway Lights, and Others), Application (Existing Airport and New Airport), and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPRE00004011
  • Category : Aerospace and Defense
  • No. of Pages : 150
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The airport lighting market size is projected to reach US$ 1,063.97 million by 2031 from US$ 622.38 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.9% during 2023–2031. Growing trend of integrating advanced technologies in airfield ground lighting solutions is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Airport Lighting Market Analysis

The airport lighting manufacturers source various components from different component manufacturers and integrate the same on their products. Competition among the airport lighting manufactures is always high, owing to the increased demand for such technology. Also, the specifications of these lighting solutions are defined by certification, namely FAA and ICAO. The manufacturer or supplier has to compete with its peers based on price, time lead, and aftersales services, which as a result increases the competition in the market. The product manufacturers sell their products either through direct sales channel or through offline distributors. The airport lights are also sourced through online channels, which further intensifies the competition among the players. Some of the major airport lighting manufacturers include; ADB Safegate, Astronics Corporation, Carmanah Technologies, Honeywell International Inc., OSRAM GmbH, and OCEM Airfield Technology, among others. The airport lighting market is fragmented, and several players are operating in the market, thereby, contributing substantial revenues year on year.

Airport Lighting Market Overview

The supply chain analysis on airport lighting market analyses the contribution of player operating in the ecosystem such as raw material or component manufacturers, OEM, system integrators, sales channel and end users. The airport lights comprise of several components including LED chips cables, cordsets, lamp holders, holder adapters, lamp suspensions, and metallic components, among others. The component manufacturers work in synchronization with the original equipment manufacturers which further supply their products directly to the end user through multiple sales channel or supply it to the system integrator which design the required system and then integrate it at the airport. To cater to rapidly changing needs for airport lighting solutions, these component manufacturers invest significant amounts in designing and developing robust gears. Because of the significance of each component, the end users and certification authorities are emphasizing heavily on specifying the measurements. Some of the airport lighting component manufacturers worldwide include Cree Inc., AVS Lighting Components, and Inlico, among others. Various other component manufacturers are also operating in the market and are facilitating the airport lighting manufacturers to cater to the growing need for such lighting solutions to respective clientele.

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Airport Lighting Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 540.6 Million in 2018
Market Size Value byUS$ 1,039.2 Million by 2027
Growth rateCAGR of 7.7% from 2019-2027
Forecast Period2019-2027
Base Year2019
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Airport Lighting Market Drivers and Opportunities

Construction of Airport Terminals Driving the Market Growth

Several airport terminal construction projects have been completed and announced in 2023 that has driven the market for installation of airport lightings. Moreover, the upcoming plans for the construction of new airport terminals is likely to drive the market in the coming years. For instance:

  • In January 2023, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) commenced passenger operations at its new Terminal A.
  • In February 2023, Kansas City International Airport (USA) announced the opening of its new single terminal that replaced its three previously operational terminals.
  • In March 2023, Auckland Airport (NZL) announced to invest US$ 3.9 billion in its terminal integration programme.
  • In April 2023, Chennai International Airport (IND) announced the opening of its new terminal that spans 136,295 sq metres and increased the airports’ capacity 23 million to 30 million passengers annually.

Such factors have been pushing the demand for airport lighting for terminal applications.

Expected Construction of New Airports in Asia Pacific Region

The rise in new construction projects is one of the major factors likely to provide new opportunities for markt vendors in the coming years. For instance, in 2018, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) announced to construct 216 new airport in the country by the end of 2035. Similarly, the Indian government has also announced the investments worth US$ 12 billion for the construction of 72 new airports by the end of 2025. Such factors are likely to generate new demand for airport lighting solutions across the Asia Pacific region and will provide new opportunities for market vendors in the coming years.

Airport Lighting Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the airport lighting market analysis are type and application.

  • Based on type, the airport lighting market is segmented into airport beacon, obstruction lights, approach indicator lights, runway centerline lights, taxiway lights, and others. The approach indicator lights segment held a larger market share in 2023.
  • Based on application, the airport lighting market is segmented into existing airport and new airport. The existing airport segment held a larger market share in 2023.

Airport Lighting Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the airport lighting market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America.

Asia Pacific has dominated the market in 2023 followed by Europe and North America regions. Further, Asia Pacific is also likely to witness highest CAGR in the coming years. This is mainly due to the presence of large number of new airport construction projects across the countries of APAC region in the coming years. For instance, India and China have already announced to construct more than 285 airport by the end of 2035 which is further expected to drive the demand for airport lighting solutions in the region.

Airport Lighting Market Report Scope

Airport Lighting Market News and Recent Developments

The airport lighting market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the airport lighting market are listed below:

  • Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today announced the launch of its Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) manufacturing facility in Gurugram, India. AGL is a Make in India product engineered and manufactured completely in India. AGL plays a crucial role in airport operations and is subject to comprehensive safety and compliance regulations by global aviation standards and regulatory bodies. (Source: Honeywell International inc, Press Release, Aug 2023)

ADB SAFEGATE is excited to announce the launch of its new AXON EQ fixtures, a range of intelligent LED inset lights that have built-in sensors to collect situational data. The AXON EQ lights are equipped with integrated LINC 360 remotes, essential for creating two-way communication that allows for more streamlined, predictive airport operations. (Source: ADB SAFEGATE, Press Release, May 2022)

Airport Lighting Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Airport Lighting Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • Airport lighting market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Airport lighting market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Detailed porter’s five forces analysis
  • Airport lighting market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the airport lighting market
  • Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Type ; Application

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

US, Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Brazil, Argentina

Frequently Asked Questions


Which region dominated the airport lighting market in 2023?

Asia Pacific region dominated the airport lighting market in 2023.

What are the driving factors impacting the airport lighting market?

Construction of airport terminals driving the market growth and increasing adoption of solar powered LED lighting solutions are some of the factors driving the growth for airport lighting market.

What are the future trends of the airport lighting market?

Growing trend of integrating advanced technologies in airfield ground lighting solutions is one of the major trends of the market.

Which are the leading players operating in the airport lighting market?

ADB Safegate, Airfield Lighting, Astronics Corporation, Avlite Systems, Carmanah Technologies, Eaton Corporation, General Electric, Honeywell International Inc, OCEM Airfield Technology, and OSRAM GmbH are some of the key players profiled under the report.

What would be the estimated value of the airport lighting market by 2031?

The estimated value of the airport lighting market by 2031 would be around US$ 1.06 billion.

What is the expected CAGR of the airport lighting market?

The airport lighting market is likely to register of 6.9% during 2023-2031.

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