UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO STANDARDS AND CRITERIA
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This document provides the guidance and detailed information on standard
configurations and equipment to comply with the complementary AFI 32-1044, Visual
Air Navigation Systems. Use it when designing, planning, constructing, and installing
new systems. This document applies to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve
bases with responsibility for maintaining their airfield facilities. Existing systems are not
required to be upgraded to these standards unless as part of a major rehabilitation.
Navy requirements are currently contained in NAVAIR 51-50-AAA-2, General
Requirements for Shorebased Airfield Marking and Lighting. This document is
listed as Distribution Statement C, and can be obtained on an as-needed basis by
applying for an account at https://www.natec.navy.mil/. After receiving account, search
in Tech Manuals for "51-50AAA-2." When using this document, be certain that the
complementary markings are installed and that no conflict occurs with the placement of
light fixtures.
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This revision creates a new document from AFJMAN 32-1076, 1 December 1997, and
Army TM5-811-5, 13 December 1991. It no longer authorizes the installation of VASI or
PLASI systems, but permits continued use at some existing facilities. It realigns lighting
for temporary displaced thresholds with FAA guidance (paragraph 4-5.3); expands
lighting for helipads (Chapter 7); adds hospital helipad lighting and a glide slope
indicator (CHAPI) for helipads (paragraph 7-6); expands photometric curves and criteria
in each applicable section (Chapters 3, 4, and 15); adds figures of typical FAA
equipment used in most systems with cross-reference to the application section where
they are used (Chapter 13); adds compliance checks for applicability to NATO
STANAGs and ASCC Air Standards for each system (Chapters 3 through 11); adds an
air facility equipment inspection and testing chapter containing guidelines and checklists
for testing and inspection of new systems prior to service (Chapter 14); and adds a
chapter containing the characteristics of airfield ground lighting, including power,
control, and monitoring (Chapter 15).
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PURPOSE OF CHAPTER
This chapter contains the configuration standards, application and installation criteria,
and a listing of applicable specifications for all visual air navigation facilities, except
marking, at Air Force and US Army facilities.
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BACKGROUND
The term "visual air navigation facilities" refers to all the lights, signs, symbols, and other
visual aid devices located on and in the vicinity of an airfield. These facilities provide a
visual reference and guidance to pilots when operating aircraft on the ground and in the
air. These facilities also supplement the guidance provided by electronic aids such as
Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN), Precision Approach Radar (PAR), and Instrument
Landing System (ILS), for operating aircraft. Markings are covered in AFI 32-1042,
Standards for Marking Airfields.
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