Aviator Sunglasses for Pilots

Aviator sunglasses were designed for pilots, and the best ones are still built with the cockpit in mind. At altitude, UV intensity increases significantly above the Earth's surface layer, and a pilot's exposure throughout a flying career adds up. Quality pilot sunglasses provide the UV protection, optical clarity, and glare management that cockpit conditions demand, while the classic aviator frame shape remains one of the most recognized silhouettes in eyewear.

Not all aviator sunglasses work in the cockpit. Polarized lenses, while effective for land-based glare reduction, can interfere with reading LCD instrument displays and glass cockpit screens. Pilots need sunglasses with non-polarized lenses that still provide excellent UV protection and glare control. Our collection is curated with this cockpit-specific requirement in mind.

Our collection features Randolph Engineering, the brand with one of the longest histories of supplying military and civilian pilots with quality aviator sunglasses, and Lift Aviation titanium aviators. Lens options include neutral grey for accurate color perception and Atlantic blue for different light conditions. Browse the full collection below. For more guidance on choosing the right lenses for cockpit use, see our pilot sunglasses guide.