UFC 3-535-01
17 November 2005
8-1.2
Rotary wing landing lanes permit efficient simultaneous operations by a
number of helicopters (in most cases, up to four at one time) while additional helicopters
are in a designated traffic pattern.
8-1.2.1
Rotary Wing Landing Lanes (formerly Stagefields)
Figure 8-2 and the associated design criteria contained herein are intended to guide in
designing and installing a permanent Army rotary wing landing lane, which is normally
480 meters (1600 feet) long and 22 meters (75 feet) wide, utilizing elevated or in-
pavement light fixtures.
Figure 8-2. Rotary Wing Landing Lane
SEE NOTE (2)
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2M (6') TYP.
L
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3M (10') MAX
18
45M (150') MAX
30M (100') MIN
CENTERLINE
REF
LANE EDGE
MARKER
REF
LANE ONE-THIRD CUES
REF
LANE PANEL MARKER
REF
EDGE LIGHTING
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THRESHOLD LIGHTING (1)
LEGEND
NOTE (1): Threshold lighting may be placed on or off pavement.
EDGE LIGHTS
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THRESHOLD LIGHTS
NOTE (2): The distance between the light groups will vary
G
depending on landing width. For example,
23M (75') width = 5M (17') spacing.
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