Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

Originally built in 1941 as a military airfield, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) was transitioned to a commercial airport in 1994 and today serves nearly 1.8 million passengers annually. With the airport’s high-pressure sodium (HPS) apron lighting failing to deliver adequate light levels for ground crews and needing constant maintenance, AZA ownership was looking for a new apron lighting system that would solve a variety of challenging issues. AZA’s long relationship with ADB Safegate, a leading provider of airport efficiency solutions that recently partnered with Musco, led it to confidently choose the TLC for LED® system.

• Ground crews enjoy better visibility and can operate more safely with the system’s increased light levels and improved uniformity throughout the gate areas.
• Pilots and air traffic controllers won’t be affected by glare as a result of Musco’s patented optics and visoring that puts more high-quality light where intended and delivers amazing cut off to preserve darkness in the surrounding areas.
• AZA administrators no longer have to worry about frequent repairs due to the complete system design with lighting, electrical, and structural components engineered to work together for better reliability.
• The airport’s ownership won’t have to pay for maintenance until 2029 with Musco’s long-term warranty that covers every part of the system and all labour.
• AZA reduced its energy consumption by 48 per cent compared to the previous HPS apron lighting, making it more environmentally friendly and cutting operating costs significantly.