Application And Operating Environment
Airport cables for airfield lighting, runway circuits, control systems, communication and airport infrastructure.
- Airfield lighting
- Runway circuits
- Airport infrastructure
- Control systems
Airfield cable
Airport Cables
Airport cables for airfield lighting, runway circuits, control systems, communication and airport infrastructure.
Cable construction
Airport Cables
Technical reference for cable construction, sheath finish, screening and cross-section review.
Cable Construction
- Copper conductor
- XLPE or EPR insulation
- PVC, PE or LSZH sheath
- Shielded or armoured airport cable options
Standards And Application References
- FAA
- IEC 60502
- Airport technical specifications
Airport Cable Selection Data
| Cable families | Airfield lighting, power, control and communication cables |
|---|---|
| Voltage rating | Low voltage, medium voltage and airport lighting circuit ratings |
| Conductor | Copper conductor for lighting and control circuits |
| Insulation | XLPE, EPR or specified insulation |
| Sheath | PVC, PE, LSZH or outdoor-resistant sheath |
| Mechanical protection | Armoured, ducted or direct-burial constructions |
| Standards | FAA, IEC and customer-specified airport requirements |
| Applications | Runway, taxiway, apron, terminal and infrastructure systems |
Find The Exact Cable Size
Open a cable construction page, then select the voltage, conductor material, core layout and cross-section row that matches your enquiry. Each row opens a cable specification sheet for quote preparation.
Environment And Cable Construction Types
Cable selection should compare standard, construction, fire performance, sheath compound, mechanical protection and site conditions.
Non-shielded primary AGL cable
FAA L-824 Type C Unshielded 5 kV Airfield Cable
FAA L-824 Type C Unshielded 5 kV Airfield Cable is an airport cable construction for runway lighting, taxiway lighting, approach lighting, using class b stranded bare copper conductor, xlpe airport lighting insulation and xlpe insulation-only or colorable outer insulation system outer sheath.
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Shielded primary AGL cable
FAA L-824 Type C Shielded 5 kV Airfield Cable
FAA L-824 Type C Shielded 5 kV Airfield Cable is an airport cable construction for shielded runway circuits, taxiway lighting, agl emi-sensitive routes, using class b stranded bare copper conductor, xlpe airport lighting insulation, metallic tape or copper wire screen and pvc, pe or cpe airport outer jacket.
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EPR shielded primary AGL cable
FAA L-824 Type B Shielded 5 kV Airfield Cable
FAA L-824 Type B Shielded 5 kV Airfield Cable is an airport cable construction for runway series circuits, taxiway circuits, navigational aids, using class b stranded bare copper conductor, epr airport lighting insulation, metallic tape or copper wire screen and cpe, pvc or pe airport outer jacket.
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EPR non-shielded primary AGL cable
FAA L-824 Type B Unshielded 5 kV Airfield Cable
FAA L-824 Type B Unshielded 5 kV Airfield Cable is an airport cable construction for runway series circuits, taxiway circuits, approach lighting, using class b stranded bare copper conductor, epr airport lighting insulation and cpe, pvc or pe airport outer jacket.
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Low-voltage airfield cable
FAA L-824 Type C 600 V Airfield Cable
FAA L-824 Type C 600 V Airfield Cable is an airport cable construction for airfield control, low-voltage lighting circuits, runway signs, using class b stranded bare copper conductor, xlpe airfield cable insulation and xlpe insulation or jacketed airfield cable option outer sheath.
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2 kV primary lighting cable
2 kV Primary Airfield Lighting Cable
2 kV Primary Airfield Lighting Cable is an airport cable construction for primary lighting, runway circuits, taxiway circuits, using class 2 or class 5 copper conductor, xlpe primary airfield insulation and pvc or hdpe airport outer sheath.
View technical data →FAA L-823 Secondary Airfield Lighting Lead Cable
FAA L-823 Secondary Airfield Lighting Lead Cable is an airport cable construction for runway lamps, taxiway lamps, airfield signs, using flexible tinned copper conductor, rubber or thermoplastic rubber insulation and pcp, tpr or rubber flexible outer sheath.
View technical data →Airport Control And Communication Cable
Airport Control And Communication Cable is an airport cable construction for airport control systems, monitoring circuits, apron controls, using class 2 or class 5 copper conductor, pvc, pe or lszh control insulation, optional foil or braid screen by signal circuit and pvc, pe or lszh airport outer sheath.
View technical data →Airport Infrastructure Power Cable
Airport Infrastructure Power Cable is an airport cable construction for airport infrastructure, terminal power, apron power, using class 2 copper conductor, xlpe low-voltage power insulation and pvc, pe or lszh airport outer sheath.
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Available Options
- Airfield lighting cable
- Runway lighting cable
- Airport primary cable
- Airport control cable
- Armoured airport cable
- Outdoor airport power cable
FAQ
Airport Cables — common questions
What are airport cables?
Airport cables for airfield lighting, runway circuits, control systems, communication and airport infrastructure. They are built to FAA, IEC 60502, Airport technical specifications.
Which standards do airport cables comply with?
UE Cable airport cables are manufactured and tested to FAA, IEC 60502, Airport technical specifications. The exact standard for each construction is stated on its specification sheet.
What sizes and configurations are available?
9 construction families are catalogued under airport cables, each offered across a range of conductor sizes and core or pair counts. Open any specification sheet for the exact conductor size, voltage, operating temperature, current rating, overall diameter and weight.
Can airport cables be custom-made, and how fast is a quote?
Yes. UE Cable manufactures to customer specification — conductor, insulation, screen, armour, sheath, colour, printing and packing. Send your requirement through the inquiry list and we typically reply within 6 hours with price, lead time and test documentation.
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