Red lights atop high-rises are not mandated by law

By June Watanabe

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 08, 2012

~~<p>Question: Even as tourists we enjoy reading the Star-Advertiser, learning interesting things about life in Hawaii. We were wondering: The Hale Koa Hotel has red lights on the roof, but it seems that most tall Waikiki buildings do not. What are the rules for having red lights on top of tall buildings in Hawaii?</p>
<p>Answer: The Federal Aviation Administration generally recommends that buildings at least 200 feet high be topped with red lights as a warning to aircraft.</p>
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Question: Even as tourists we enjoy reading the Star-Advertiser, learning interesting things about life in Hawaii. We were wondering: The Hale Koa Hotel has red lights on the roof, but it seems that most tall Waikiki buildings do not. What are the rules for having red lights on top of tall buildings in Hawaii?

Answer: The Federal Aviation Administration generally recommends that buildings at least 200 feet high be topped with red lights as a warning to aircraft. Login for more...