An Individual Lamp Control and Monitoring System (ILCMS) is an advanced solution used at airports to control and monitor each airfield ground lighting fixture individually. It forms part of a modern airfield lighting control and monitoring system (ALCMS), enabling precise and intelligent management of lighting across the entire airfield.
Traditionally, airfield lights were grouped into circuits, meaning if one light failed, it wasn’t always easy to identify the fault quickly. ILCMS changes that by providing real-time visibility into the status of every single lamp—runway, taxiway, and approach lighting included. This enhances both safety and efficiency.
By enabling operators to switch, and monitor each lamp independently, ILCMS improves response times to faults and allows for more flexible airfield operations. For example, lighting patterns can be adapted dynamically for low visibility operations or tailored for specific aircraft movements. The system’s monitoring capabilities also reduce maintenance downtime, as faults are immediately reported to the control system with exact location and type of failure. This predictive maintenance approach reduces the need for scheduled inspections and leads to lower operational costs.
From an operational safety perspective, ILCMS ensures compliance with international aviation standards by maintaining high availability of critical lighting elements. It can isolate faults without affecting the entire circuit and helps in reducing runway incursions by allowing precise control over stop bars and taxiway routing lights.
In addition to safety and maintenance advantages, ILCMS supports sustainability initiatives by optimising power usage. Dimming lights when not needed or adjusting brightness according to environmental conditions reduces energy consumption and extends lamp life.
In short, ILCMS brings a higher level of control, safety, and operational intelligence to airfield lighting systems—making it an essential component for modern, efficient, and future-ready airports.
