Which vehicle lights should be used when stopping for a moving aircraft at night?

The appropriate choice for vehicle lights when stopping for a moving aircraft at night is to use parking lights. Parking lights are designed to make a vehicle visible to others without being overly bright or distracting. This is particularly important in an airfield environment where the focus must remain on the aircraft and other operational activities.

Using parking lights allows the driver to be seen without compromising the visibility of pilots or airfield personnel. High beams can blind other drivers and may obstruct the vision of aircraft, while fog lights are intended to enhance visibility in poor weather conditions and are not suitable for illuminating a moving aircraft. Daytime running lights, while helpful in daytime scenarios, are often less visible in low-light conditions compared to parking lights and might not provide sufficient indication of a stopped vehicle at night.

By utilizing parking lights, safety on the airfield is prioritized, ensuring that both the vehicle and the aircraft can operate with clarity and awareness of their surroundings.