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King Abdulaziz International Airport (IATA code: JED, ICAO code: OEJN) is located in northern Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, approximately 19 kilometers from Jeddah city center and about 80 kilometers from the Islamic holy city of Mecca (Makkah). It is the busiest airport in Saudi Arabia and serves as the primary aviation gateway for pilgrims traveling to Mecca and Medina worldwide.
Terminal 1 (New Terminal):
Core Hub: The largest and most modern terminal at the airport. It primarily handles domestic and international flights for Saudia, flynas, flyadeal, as well as the majority of international full-service carriers (such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, etc.).
Key Features: Features a massive indoor aquarium in its central transport hub (one of the largest airport aquariums in the world) and provides direct access to the Haramain High-Speed Railway station.
North Terminal:
Primarily handles passenger operations for select foreign low-cost carriers and specific international airlines (such as Turkish Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, EgyptAir, etc.).
Hajj Terminal:
A dedicated terminal specifically designed to handle massive passenger flows during the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage seasons. It is world-renowned for its iconic semi-open tensintegrity tent-roof structure.
Inter-terminal Transportation:
The terminals are located fairly far apart. The airport operates a 24/7 free shuttle bus connecting Terminal 1 and the North Terminal (approx. 15–20 minutes travel time). An Automated People Mover (APM) system operates inside Terminal 1.
Haramain High-Speed Railway (Recommended for Holy Cities):
The station is integrated directly into Terminal 1.
To Mecca (Makkah): Takes only about 50 minutes, making it the fastest option for pilgrims.
To Medina (Madinah): Takes approximately 2 hours.
To Central Jeddah (Al-Sulimaniyah Station): Takes about 20 minutes.
Taxis & Ride-Hailing:
Designated pickup zones are located at the arrival levels of each terminal. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Careem operate alongside official local taxis. A drive to central Jeddah takes about 30–45 minutes.
Intercity Buses & Shuttles:
Public buses and specialized pilgrim shuttle services operate between the airport, Jeddah city center, and Mecca.
Pilgrimage & Religious Services: Equipped with large mosques, designated Ihram preparation areas (Miqat facilities), and special counters for checking in/collecting Zamzam Holy Water for departing pilgrims.
Arrival Services & Connectivity: The arrival halls feature SIM card counters for local telecom operators (STC, Mobily, Zain), currency exchange booths, and ATMs.
Dining & Shopping: Offers a wide range of Saudi local cuisine (including the famous Al Baik fried chicken chain) alongside international fast-food and coffee brands, as well as extensive duty-free shops.
Large airports, as critical transportation hubs, require well-designed lighting systems for their outdoor areas—such as aprons, cargo zones, and areas surrounding runways. These systems are essential for ensuring flight safety, improving operational efficiency, and protecting ground personnel.
Outdoor airport areas, particularly aprons, typically adopt high-mast lighting systems due to their vast coverage requirements and the need for high uniform illumination. High-mast systems consist of tall poles equipped with multiple high-power luminaires at the top, allowing large-area coverage with fewer poles while effectively controlling glare.
The primary luminaires used are high-power LED floodlights. LED technology has become the mainstream choice for airport lighting due to its high luminous efficacy, long lifespan, low energy consumption, instant start capability, good color rendering, and ease of control.
Recommended Pole Heights
| Area Type | Recommended Height |
| Airport Apron | 15–40 m |
| General High Mast Lighting | 20-50m |
In general, the pole height for large airport apron areas typically ranges from 15 m to 40 m. The exact height should be determined through precise lighting design based on apron size, aircraft types, lighting standards (such as ICAO requirements), and glare control considerations.
Airport environments impose stringent technical requirements on lighting equipment to ensure reliable performance under all operating conditions and compliance with aviation safety standards.
Lighting for airport aprons must comply with standards set by organizations such as ICAO to ensure clear visibility for both ground personnel and pilots.
Glare is a critical concern in airport lighting design, as excessive glare can impair visibility and pose safety risks.
Lighting systems must withstand long-term exposure to harsh environmental conditions.
Due to their height, high-mast poles are susceptible to lightning strikes. Luminaires must include effective lightning protection and surge protection devices to safeguard internal electronic components.
| Model | Power | IP Rating | Horizontal illuminance | vertical illuminance | IK Rating | Protection Class | Surge Protection |
| AFL | 240W/300W/400W | IP 66 & IP 67 | >30lux | >30lux | IK08, IK10 | Class I | 10kV, 20Kv |
| R350 | 500W/600W | IP 66 & IP 67 | >30lux | >30lux | IK08, IK10 | Class I | 10kV, 20Kv |
| M200 | 340W/400W | IP 66 & IP 67 | >30lux | >30lux | IK08, IK10 | Class I | 10kV, 20Kv |
| P73-l | 600W | IP 66 & IP 67 | >30lux | >30lux | IK08, IK10 | Class I | 10kV, 20Kv |
| A65 | A651050W | IP 66 & IP 67 | >30lux | >30lux | IK08, IK10 | Class I | 10kV, 20Kv |
Note: Detailed specifications and introductions for different lighting models can be found on the product pages. https://www.mecreeled.com/product/
MECREE is not only a manufacturer of high-power LED lighting products, but also a professional provider of one-stop value-added services for sports lighting and other large-scale outdoor lighting applications. Our services cover the entire project process, from lighting design to after-sales support.
Based on your project requirements, we provide customized sports lighting solutions with comprehensive consideration of the following key factors:
We can also provide a preliminary project cost estimation for your reference.
Based on the local wind speed data, project requirements, and selected fixture models, we provide customized lighting pole solutions.
Through accurate load calculations under extreme wind conditions, we deliver the most cost-effective and structurally reliable wind-resistance design while ensuring long-term operational safety.
New Venues (1-on-1 Mast Customization)
Custom design and fabrication of high-mast poles tailored to your specific site. Every single mast receives an independent structural analysis and bespoke 2D cross-sectional engineering profiles.
Legacy Retrofitting & Modernization
Upgrading an existing site? Our specialized, heavy-duty custom crossarms (mounting brackets) are engineered
to seamlessly interface with your legacy poles, avoiding costly mast replacements.
We are more than just a lighting supplier — we are your complete supply chain partner.
We can also provide:
This ensures seamless integration from lighting fixtures to the entire power supply system, helping you avoid the complexity of sourcing from multiple suppliers.
These options allow us to meet the unique performance and appearance requirements of different projects.
Smart Dimming Control
Our luminaires seamlessly integrate with advanced control protocols—including 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, DALI, and DMX512—enabling intelligent,real-time lighting management for any venue scale.
Custom Remote Drivers – Core Power, Secured.
Eliminate the complexity of high-altitude maintenance. Our tailor-made external driver enclosures integrate maximum thermal dissipation, smart control, and superior weatherproofing for efficient, localized power management.
We provide complete technical installation support, including:
If required, our engineering team can travel to the project site to provide face-to-face installation guidance.
This ensures that the final lighting performance fully matches the original design intent.
In modern outdoor lighting projects, high-altitude fixture aiming is widely recognized as a major efficiency bottleneck. Traditional aiming methods involve:
To solve these challenges, MECREE has developed an innovative laser aiming bracket system featuring three core advantages:
Its simplified structure enables fast installation and removal, greatly reducing operational difficulty.
The laser alignment system ensures extremely accurate aiming, guaranteeing lighting uniformity and compliance with lighting standards.
Labor and time costs can be reduced by up to 80%.
Traditionally, aiming 200 high-mounted fixtures could take approximately 20 days. With MECREE’s laser aiming system, the same work can now be completed in as little as 4 days.
MECREE luminaires support the DMX512 digital control protocol, allowing precise control and synchronization of complex dynamic lighting effects. The system can be programmed for sports events, concerts, ceremonies, and various multi-scene lighting applications, delivering enhanced visual experiences and greater operational flexibility.
With streamlined production management and strict quality control, MECREE provides stable lead times from 10 to 40 days depending on project scale and customization requirements.
We offer flexible warranty options of:
depending on project requirements.
For standard after-sales issues, once damaged components are confirmed, replacement parts will be shipped free of charge within one week to help customers complete repairs quickly and efficiently.
From community training fields to international competition-level stadiums, MECREE helps customers create professional sports lighting environments that meet international standards, deliver high energy efficiency, and ensure excellent visual comfort.
Choosing MECREE means choosing a safer, more precise, and highly efficient sports lighting solution.
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