An aircraft beacon light includes: a plurality of first LEDs, wherein the plurality of first LEDs emit aviation red light in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations section 25.1397 at an operating temperature of 25° C.; and a plurality of second LEDs, wherein the plurality of second LEDs are phosphor-converted LEDs of red or reddish orange color; wherein the aircraft beacon light is configured to jointly flash the plurality of first LEDs and the plurality of second LEDs for emitting a red beacon light output.