Commercial Airport Lighting Market Report 2026

The commercial airport lighting market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.06 billion in 2025 to $1.13 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to modernization of international airports, historical safety regulations requiring standardized lighting, past technological upgrades to LED systems, historical expansion in passenger traffic, adoption of automated control systems in airports.

The commercial airport lighting market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift to energy-efficient LED and solar-powered lighting, growth in smart airport initiatives, expansion of airport infrastructure in developing regions, integration with advanced air traffic management systems, rising demand for backup and emergency lighting solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include solar-powered airport lighting, adaptive brightness and smart lighting controls, energy-efficient led adoption, remote monitoring and maintenance solutions, integration with airport management systems.

The increasing demand for air travel is expected to propel the growth of the commercial airport lighting market going forward. Air travel refers to the act of traveling by aircraft, such as airplanes or helicopters, involving the transportation of passengers or cargo from one location to another through the air. Air travel is rising as increasing disposable incomes make both domestic and international flights more affordable, boosting passenger demand and global air traffic. Commercial airport lighting supports air travel by ensuring safe and efficient aircraft navigation, takeoffs, and landings, particularly in low-visibility conditions. For instance, in November 2024, according to Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based statistical office of the European Union (EU), air travel in the EU saw significant growth in 2023, with 973 million passengers, representing a 19.3% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for air travel is driving the commercial airport lighting market.

Major companies operating in the commercial airport lighting market are focusing on the expansion of intelligent lighting to improve safety and operational efficiency on airfields. Intelligent lighting in airports refers to an automated system that uses sensors to adjust runway and taxiway illumination in real time based on aircraft movement and air traffic control inputs, enhancing visibility, safety, and energy efficiency while reducing manual intervention and delays. For instance, in October 2024, Honeywell Automation India Limited, an India-based provider of integrated automation and software solutions, secured a contract for its Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) system featuring intelligent lighting for Noida International Airport. The solution includes design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Key features include automatic light switching based on real-time surveillance data, enhanced situational awareness for pilots, support for safe taxi operations under adverse weather conditions, and full lifecycle support, including maintenance and service for runway 10L-28R and adjacent taxiways.

In January 2024, TKH, a Dutch multinational company specializing in advanced connectivity solutions, acquired JCAII for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen TKH Group's airport solutions by combining JCAII's advanced guidance software and traffic management systems with TKH's smart airfield ground lighting (AGL) technology. JCAII, based in Canada, specializes in visual guidance solutions for airports.

Major companies operating in the commercial airport lighting market are Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd, Collins Aerospace, Safran S.A., Eaton Corporation plc, Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA, Signify N.V., OSRAM GmbH, Acuity Brands Inc, TKH Group NV, Astronics Corporation, Cree Lighting, ADB Safegate BVBA, Schréder Corporation, Amglo Kemlite Laboratories Inc., Vosla GmbH, GMR ENLIGHTS, Abacus Lighting Ltd., ATG Airports Ltd, OCEM Airfield technology, Sealite Pty Ltd., Flight Light Inc., Midstream Lighting, Vardhman Airport Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Airport Lighting Specialists, Halliday Lighting Ltd., S4GA, Carmanah Technologies Corp.

North America was the largest region in the commercial airport lighting market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial airport lighting market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the commercial airport lighting market by increasing the cost of imported LED components, solar-powered lighting equipment, and control systems, particularly affecting runway and taxiway lighting segments in regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. This has led to higher installation and maintenance costs, while positively encouraging the development of domestic manufacturing, adoption of energy-efficient solutions, and investment in smart lighting technologies to reduce dependence on imports and optimize operational costs.

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Commercial airport lighting encompasses specialized lighting systems used at airports to ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft and the safety of passengers and staff. These systems include runway and taxiway lights, approach lights, and obstruction lights. They are essential for guiding pilots during takeoff, landing, and taxiing, especially under low visibility conditions, and for enhancing overall airport safety and security.

The main types of commercial airport lighting are runway lighting systems, taxiway lighting systems, and apron lighting systems. Runway lighting systems consist of lights installed along runways to assist aircraft during takeoff, landing, and taxiing, particularly in low visibility. Technologies used include light-emitting diode (LED) lights and non-LED lights, with different configurations such as inset airfield lights, elevated airfield lights, and precision approach path indicators (PAPI). These systems are employed in various applications, including landside, airside, and terminal areas.

The countries covered in the commercial airport lighting market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The commercial airport lighting market consists of sales of approach lighting systems (ALS), wind cone lighting, gate and ramp lighting, terminal building lighting, perimeter lighting, airfield signage lighting, emergency lighting systems, backup power systems, lighting control and monitoring systems, and solar-powered lighting. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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