What must be turned on at all times while airside?

When operating a vehicle airside at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), it is essential to maintain visibility and safety. The requirement to have both the vehicle beacon and headlights turned on at all times serves multiple purposes.

First, the vehicle beacon, which typically denotes that a vehicle is operating in a potentially hazardous environment, enhances visibility to other ground vehicles and airport personnel. This is critical in an active airport setting where many different types of operations are occurring simultaneously. The beacon helps to alert those nearby to the presence of the vehicle, indicating that it is in a designated airside area.

Headlights, on the other hand, serve to illuminate the path ahead, especially during low-light conditions or adverse weather, allowing the driver to see potential hazards on the ground. Additionally, illuminated headlights help improve the overall visibility of the vehicle to others, thus promoting safety.

By requiring both the vehicle beacon and headlights to be turned on, YVR ensures that all vehicles are as visible as possible, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing communication among personnel and vehicles in the airside area. Therefore, maintaining both systems in operation is vital to operational safety at the airport.