B737 Next Generation Undifferentiated
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 158
Physiological - Other; Situational Awareness
No Specific Anomaly Occurred All Types
General None Reported / Taken
Environment - Non Weather Related; Human Factors; Airport
The only issue is that the terminal lighting is so bright and aimed outward toward the taxiways that it makes it very difficult to see normal taxiway markings and lighting not to mention it makes it more difficult to see other aircraft moving on the airport.
The Reporter stated that after landing on EWR Runway 4 and exiting onto Taxiway A; the terminal lights appeared so bright that he had difficulty seeing taxiway markings and even aircraft in the foreground. He believed the lighting was very good for ground worker safety but because the lights were so bright and pointed toward the taxiway/runway environment; they were a hindrance for flight crews navigating on taxiways.
A B737 Captain reported after exiting EWR Runway 4 and entering Taxiway A the terminal lighting appeared so bright that seeing other aircraft and taxiway markings was difficult.