Illuminated wind direction indicator for safe and Ex-rated hazardous areas — providing clear, reliable wind reading for pilots day and night. Proudly engineered & assembled in the UAE.
The Hardy Lighting Internally Lighted Windsock provides pilots with accurate wind direction and approximate speed indication during night operations and periods of reduced visibility. The internal LED light source at 5700K cool white evenly illuminates the sock fabric, ensuring the colour markings remain clearly readable from the cockpit at any approach angle.
Available in a standard safe-area configuration and an Ex-rated configuration for hazardous area use, the same product platform covers the full spectrum of helipad, heliport and offshore installation requirements.
Rooftop helipads, hospital helipads, offshore helidecks, onshore heliports and oil & gas facilities — anywhere helicopter operations are conducted after dark.
Cool white illumination at 5700K provides even, consistent light across the full length of the sock — ensuring colour markings remain clearly readable from the cockpit.
Available in both a standard safe-area configuration and an Ex-rated (explosion-proof) variant for use in ATEX classified zones — one product platform for all installations.
Stainless steel SS316 mast, frame and hoop provide outstanding corrosion resistance for coastal, offshore and industrial environments without painting or coatings.
The windsock frame rotates freely to always align with the wind, ensuring the pilot sees an accurate wind angle regardless of approach direction.
Photometric performance verified by an independent third-party institution. ICAO and CAP 437 compliant for all helipad and offshore operations.
Backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty. In stock and available for immediate dispatch from the UAE to global projects.
| arameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Illumination | |
| Light source | Internal LED |
| Colour temperature | 5700K (cool white) |
| Photometric test | Independently verified by third-party institution |
| Visibility | Compliant with ICAO Annex 14 and CAP 437 requirements |
| Mechanical | |
| Mast material | SS316 stainless steel |
| Mast specification | Ø65 × 2 mm wall |
| Mast length range | 300–6000 mm (up to 6 m) |
| Assembly | SS316, fully rotatable — 360° |
| Tiltable | No (fixed vertical axis) |
| Windsock frame | SS316 rotating frame and hoop |
| Mounting | SS316 flange, DN65, 4× M16 bolts |
| Windsock sizes | Ø30×120 cm · Ø45×250 cm · Ø50×150 cm (cloth sold separately) |
| Windsock colours | Red/White or Orange/White striped; solid Orange or Red also available |
| Electrical | |
| Power supply | [CONFIRM] |
| Power consumption | [CONFIRM] |
| Cable entry | [CONFIRM] |
| Protection & Compliance | |
| Ingress protection | IP66 (IEC 60529 — dust-tight, powerful water jets) |
| Salt spray | 240-hour neutral salt spray (ASTM B117 / ISO 9227) |
| Service life | 100,000+ hours |
| ICAO | Annex 14 compliant |
| CAP 437 | Compliant |
| ECAS | Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme certified |
| Origin | Engineered & Assembled in the UAE |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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