What are marshalling bats and wands and when are they used?

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As a pilot’s vision from the cockpit is limited, it can be hard for them to see obstacles on the ground. This makes landing incredibly difficult and potentially dangerous. That is why marshalling wands and bats are used by ground crew members to communicate with pilots and guide them safely around the runway. The wands and bats are brightly coloured and can be seen from long distances away.   

At Dawnthrive, we supply ranges of marshalling wands, suitable for daytime and nighttime. For daytime, we stock the Triangular Marshalling Wands  Red Marshalling Bat MB-2040-O and Orange Marshalling Bat MB-435-235-O.  

For nighttime signalling, we have the MW-360-RG Red/Green Marshalling Wand, Red MW-360-R Marshalling Wand, Orange MW-370-R Marshalling Wand and MW-293R Marshalling Wand.   

For a place to secure your marshalling wands, consider purchasing a belt, like this Marshalling Wand Belt MWBH-330-BK.  Marshalling bats and wands can also be used to direct traffic at airports, help emergency services, control crowds and for general signalling.   

In addition to our marshalling wands, we also have available other essential runway safety equipment, including this 450mm Reflective Safety Cone, Blue Taxiway Delineator, Low Profile Barrier, Medium Wheel Chock, Wing Tip Markers and more. If you would like more information about our marshalling wands and runway safety equipment, please contact our team. We can be reached on 01794 830352 or [email protected].