{"title":"AIRPORT LIGHTING CABLE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirport Lighting Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialized, high-voltage (typically 5kV) electrical cable essential for the critical safety of airfield lighting systems, including runways and taxiways. Mandated by rigorous standards like FAA Specification L-824, this cable is engineered for exceptional durability. It features XLPE or EPR insulation for high-voltage stress resistance and a heavy-duty jacket highly resistant to moisture, jet fuel, soil chemicals, and UV radiation. Primarily designed for direct burial, it ensures the reliable operation of constant current series circuits in all environmental conditions. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wireamerica.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-airport-lighting-cable\" title=\"What is Airport Lighting Cable? Learn at Wire America\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirport Lighting Cable Buyers Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"8-awg-airport-lighting-cable-faa-l-824-type-c-5kv","title":"8 AWG Airport Lighting Cable FAA-L-824 Type C 5KV","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The aviation industry standard for critical airfield series lighting circuits. Specially engineered to meet rigid FAA L-824 Type C specifications, this single-conductor, 5000V-rated cable delivers unwavering power loops to runway edge lights, taxiway markers, and navigational aids under the most severe environmental and chemical stresses.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhy Airfield Contractors Choose FAA L-824 Type C Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eCivil engineering and airfield infrastructure projects demand absolute operational reliability. This \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"101\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e8 AWG Airport Lighting Cable\u003c\/b\u003e is designed to function seamlessly within high-voltage primary series circuits powered by Constant Current Regulators (CCRs). Built with high-purity, soft-drawn stranded copper and a thick layer of premium Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, it resists the aggressive conditions unique to airport environments—including heavy sub-surface moisture, intense mechanical compaction, and corrosive fuel exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eFAA L-824 Type C Certified:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully compliant with FAA Advisory Circular 150\/5345-7F, ensuring seamless passing of strict airfield engineering inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e5KV Medium-Voltage Insulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Thick, non-shielded XLPE insulation safely withstands continuous 5,000-volt series lighting stresses without dielectric breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eExtreme Chemical Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated to block out damage from jet fuel (Aviation Jet A), de-icing chemicals, hydraulic oils, and aggressive subsurface alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eDirect Burial Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with robust structural stability for installation in deep trenches, concrete encasements, or underground duct banks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlso suitable for conduit and aerial installations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: 8 AWG Airport Lighting Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eENGINEERING OVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stranded soft-drawn bare copper (per ASTM B-3 \u0026amp; B-8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eStrand Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 Strands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003eInsulation Type:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation in accordance with ICEA S-96-659.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 5,000 Volts (5KV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003eDirect Burial Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003eSunlight Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 90°C (Wet or Dry Locations)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\"\u003eOuter Diameter (OD):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.364 inches (9.25 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0\"\u003eWeight per Foot:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.09 lbs (90 lbs per 1,000 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,10,0\"\u003eDC Resistance (@ 20°C):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.6535 ohms\/kft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0\"\u003eMax Pulling Tension:\u003c\/b\u003e 129 lbs \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Single conductor, unobstructed straight pull)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,12,0\"\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e FAA AC 150\/5345-7F, Appendix 3; ICEA S-96-659 \/ NEMA WC71\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eCommon Applications for 8 AWG Airport Lighting Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eRunway Edge \u0026amp; Centerline Loops:\u003c\/b\u003e Providing reliable 5KV series loops to illuminate critical white, yellow, and red runway boundary navigation lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003eTaxiway Navigation Circuits:\u003c\/b\u003e Powering the specialized blue edge lighting and green centerline paths that guide aircraft safely from the strip to the terminal gates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003eAirfield Signage Networks:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplying steady-burn electrical feeds to structural, surface-mounted runway distance and direction guidance signs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003eNavigational Visual Aids (NAVAIDs):\u003c\/b\u003e Delivering high-voltage power to critical approach paths, including PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicators) and VASI (Visual Approach Slope Indicators).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Note: \u003c\/b\u003eAll values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":52105398944058,"sku":"APLC-5K-8-250","price":318.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":52105398976826,"sku":"APLC-5K-8-500","price":633.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. Spool","offer_id":52105399009594,"sku":"APLC-5K-8-1K","price":1258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 ft. Spool","offer_id":52105399042362,"sku":"APLC-5K-8-2500","price":3129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"By the Foot","offer_id":52105399075130,"sku":"APLC-5K-8-FT","price":1.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0234\/9114\/files\/Airport_Lighting_Cable_Type_C_5kV_dc4474cc-0993-43bc-b6ce-0065e83402d5.jpg?v=1762799336"},{"product_id":"6-awg-airport-lighting-cable-faa-l-824-type-c-5kv","title":"6 AWG Airport Lighting Cable FAA-L-824 Type C 5KV","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The aviation industry standard for critical airfield series lighting circuits. Specially engineered to meet rigid FAA L-824 Type C specifications, this single-conductor, 5000V-rated cable delivers unwavering power loops to runway edge lights, taxiway markers, and navigational aids under the most severe environmental and chemical stresses.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWhy Airfield Contractors Choose FAA L-824 Type C Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eCivil engineering and airfield infrastructure projects demand absolute operational reliability. This \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"101\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e6 AWG Airport Lighting Cable\u003c\/b\u003e is designed to function seamlessly within high-voltage primary series circuits powered by Constant Current Regulators (CCRs). Built with high-purity, soft-drawn stranded copper and a thick layer of premium Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, it resists the aggressive conditions unique to airport environments—including heavy sub-surface moisture, intense mechanical compaction, and corrosive fuel exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003eFAA Certified Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully meets the performance requirements of FAA Advisory Circular 150\/5345-7F, ensuring compliance with strict civil aviation construction inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eDirect Burial Ready:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEngineered with robust structural stability for installation in deep trenches, concrete encasements, or underground duct banks. Also suitable for conduit and aerial installations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eRugged 5,000V XLPE Barrier:\u003c\/b\u003e A 110-mil thick layer of non-shielded Type C insulation handles continuous high-voltage series circuit demands without a risk of dielectric puncture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003eDefense Against Airfield Fluids:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated to fully resist insulation breakdown caused by leaked aviation jet fuel, aggressive de-icing salts, hydraulic fluids, and corrosive subsurface soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTechnical Specifications: 6 AWG Airport Lighting Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eENGINEERING OVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003eConductor Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 AWG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Stranded soft-drawn bare copper (per ASTM B-3 \u0026amp; B-8)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003eStrand Count:\u003c\/b\u003e 7 Strands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003eInsulation Type:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation in accordance with ICEA S-96-659.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 5,000 Volts (5KV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003eDirect Burial Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003eSunlight\/UV Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003eTemperature Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e 90°C (Wet or Dry Locations)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0\"\u003eOuter Diameter (OD):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.401 inches (10.19 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0\"\u003eWeight per Foot:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.125 lbs (125 lbs per 1,000 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,10,0\"\u003eDC Resistance (@ 20°C):\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4112 ohms\/kft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0\"\u003eMax Pulling Tension:\u003c\/b\u003e 202 lbs (Single conductor, unobstructed straight pull)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11,12,0\"\u003eCompliance Standards:\u003c\/b\u003e FAA AC 150\/5345-7F Specification L-824; ICEA S-96-659 \/ NEMA WC71\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eCommon Applications for 6 AWG Airport Lighting Cable\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003eLong-Distance Runway Loops:\u003c\/b\u003e Powering high-voltage series loops for extended commercial and military runways where maintaining voltage stability over distance is paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003eAirfield Guidance Signage:\u003c\/b\u003e Delivering high-amperage current loops to illuminated taxiway signs and flashing directional guidance markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003eHeavy Navigational Arrays:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplying steady 5KV power to intensive runway visual assistance systems like PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicators) and sequence flashers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003eUnderground Duct Banks \u0026amp; Trenches:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for pulling through subsurface duct networks or embedding in sand-padded trenches running the length of taxiway fields. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Note: \u003c\/b\u003eAll values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wire America","offers":[{"title":"250 ft. Spool","offer_id":52105398780218,"sku":"APLC-5K-6-250","price":478.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 ft. Spool","offer_id":52105398812986,"sku":"APLC-5K-6-500","price":951.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ft. Spool","offer_id":52105398845754,"sku":"APLC-5K-6-1K","price":1892.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2500 ft. Spool","offer_id":52105398878522,"sku":"APLC-5K-6-2500","price":4705.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"By the Foot","offer_id":52105398911290,"sku":"APLC-5K-6-FT","price":1.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0234\/9114\/files\/Airport_Lighting_Cable_Type_C_5kV_7d03fbf8-ff62-4083-84c2-9549e8e0adaa.jpg?v=1762799336"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.wireamerica.com\/collections\/airport-lighting-cable.oembed","provider":"Wire America ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}