Our Core Airfield Services
Dewhurst Airfield Services Ltd provides a comprehensive range of Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) and airside electrical services to airports, aerodromes, heliports, defense establishments, and aviation operators throughout the UK and internationally.
Our experienced team supports clients across the full lifecycle of their airfield infrastructure, delivering specialist expertise in installation, commissioning, maintenance, testing, inspections, fault diagnosis, and system upgrades. Whether supporting routine operational requirements or delivering complex airfield projects, we provide practical, reliable solutions designed to maximise safety, compliance, and operational performance.
AGL Provision and Supply
Procurement of industry-leading lighting hardware. Ensures full compliance with ICAO standards and maximum system longevity.
Battery Powered Lighting Units
Deployable emergency and temporary lighting. Guarantees business continuity during fixed system failures or maintenance.
Scheduled Preventive Maintenance
Proactive servicing to identify issues early. Prevents costly unplanned closures and extends equipment operational life.
Stand Guidance and Docking Systems
Installation/maintenance of visual docking aids. Optimized gate turnaround times and increased pilot confidence during taxi.
AGL Installation and Commissioning
Expert turnkey installation with rigorous sign-off procedures. Minimizes airside downtime while ensuring precision alignment.
Advanced Solar AGL Systems
Sustainable, cable-free lighting for remote strips. Lowers infrastructure costs while maintaining high-intensity visibility.
Reactive Repairs and Fault-finding
Rapid response electrical engineering for critical failures. Restores airfield category status quickly to keep traffic moving.
Comprehensive Photometric Testing
High-frequency light output measurements. Validates CAT I/II/III lighting performance against Annex 14 requirements.
Helipad Lighting Solutions
Bespoke lighting for hospital and private heliports. Supports 24/7 emergency response with high-reliability visual aids.
Precision PAPI Calibration
Specialist alignment of Precision Approach Path Indicators. Enhances flight safety and meets strict CAA regulatory audits.
Apron Floodlighting Inspections
Compliance auditing of stand and taxiway illumination. Ensures safe airside working environments for ground handling crews.
Airside Electrical Civil Works
Specialised groundworks within controlled environments. Secure, durable infrastructure delivered without disrupting airfield security.