Airport & Airfields Cables

Airport & Airfields Cables

Cleveland Cable Company is the UK’s largest supplier of airfield lighting cables, offering a comprehensive range of 5kV cables specifically engineered for airport and airfield systems. Our cables are designed to illuminate runways, taxiways, and approach paths, ensuring safety during aircraft take-off and landing.

Wide Range of Airfield Lighting Cables

We stock an extensive selection of airfield lighting cables that deliver versatility and high performance:

  • Copper Conductors available in 6mm²
  • Brass or Copper Tape Screens for optimal shielding
  • Outer sheaths in PVC and HDPE for durability

Durable & Versatile for Every Airfield Installation

Our airfield lighting cables are designed for safety-critical applications. The FAA L-824 Type C Shielded 5kV cables connect transformers in airfield lighting systems, ensuring reliable illumination on taxiways, runways, and approach paths. These cables are engineered to meet the stringent requirements of fixed installations in the aviation industry.

5kV Copper Airfield Lighting Cable – Construction & Specifications

  • Conductor: Class 2 stranded copper conductors
  • Insulation: XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)
  • Screen: Copper or brass tape with overlap and counter helix of copper wires
  • Sheath: HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) or PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) - various heath colour options available

Our cables comply with British, IEC, and international aviation standards, including FAA L-824C, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) guidelines, and BS EN 60228.

Why Choose Cleveland Cable?

  • UK’s Largest Distributor of airports & airfield cables
  • High-Quality, Certified Products: Compliant with FAA, ICAO, British, and European standards
  • Competitive Prices: with fast UK and international delivery
  • Expert Technical Support for all your cable requirements
  • In-House BSI Testing Lab to ensure the highest quality throughout the supply chain
  • BASEC approved stockist

Cleveland Cable Company’s airfield lighting cable range provides industry-leading, safety-critical connectivity for airport installations. Our expertise in sourcing FAA- and ICAO-approved cables from leading manufacturers ensures high-performance solutions that are rigorously tested in our BSI Accredited Lab.

Browse our full range online    |    Contact Cleveland Cable today for expert advice and bulk pricing

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

450/750V

0.6/1kV

5kV

6/12kV

LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)

300/500V

450/750V

0.6/1kv

3.3kV

6/12kV

Medium Density Polyethylene

0.6/1kV

(PCP) Polychloroprene

0.6/1kV

(CPE) Rubber Compound

0.6/1kV

Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene

100V

High Density Polyethylene

5kV