---
product_id: 155495473
title: "#8 Air Pilot Oil Burning Lantern (Blue)"
brand: "dietz"
price: "$192"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/155495473-8-air-pilot-oil-burning-lantern-blue
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 27 hours burn time 12 candlepower brightness Striking blue finish #8 Air Pilot Oil Burning Lantern (Blue)

**Brand:** dietz
**Price:** $192
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔵 Light up your nights with timeless style and unstoppable endurance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** #8 Air Pilot Oil Burning Lantern (Blue) by dietz
- **How much does it cost?** $192 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/155495473-8-air-pilot-oil-burning-lantern-blue)

## Best For

- dietz enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dietz brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Iconic Design:** Classic Dietz #8 Air Pilot style in eye-catching blue—stand out on every adventure.
- • **Brilliant Glow:** Delivers 12 candlepower output, illuminating your space with warm, reliable light.
- • **Emergency Ready:** Compact 13.75" height and 8" width make it perfect for camping or power outages.
- • **Fuel Flexibility:** Runs on kerosene with a 7/8" wick—easy to maintain and refuel anywhere.
- • **Endurance Lighting:** Burns a full 27 hours on a single 31 oz. fuel fill—camp all night without worry.

## Overview

The Dietz #8 Air Pilot Oil Burning Lantern in blue combines classic design with modern reliability, offering 27 hours of continuous light on 31 ounces of kerosene fuel. With a 12 candlepower output and durable painted finish, it’s the perfect companion for camping, emergencies, or adding vintage charm to your space.

## Description

Dietz #8 Air Pilot Oil Burning Lantern (Blue) - Dietz Brand #8 "Air Pilot" oil lantern 13.75" ht. X 8" wide, burns 27 hours on of 31 oz. fuel. 12 candlepower, comes with 7/8" wick.. Features Include: 13.75 inch height, 8 inches wide, Burns 27 hours on 31 ounces of fuel, 12 candlepower output, Great for camping or emergencies

## Features

- 13.75 inch height
- 8 inches wide
- Burns 27 hours on 31 ounces of fuel
- 12 candlepower output
- Great for camping or emergencies

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Operating Life | 27 Hours |
| Fuel Type | Kerosene |
| UPC | 848107059305 |
| Manufacturer | Dietz |
| Part Number | 69851 |
| Item Weight | 2.64 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 9.2 x 8.2 x 14.2 inches |
| Item model number | 69851 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Assembled Height | 14.2 inches |
| Assembled Length | 9.2 inches |
| Assembled Width | 8.2 inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Style | Modern |
| Finish types | Painted |
| Included Components | 1 |
| Specific Uses | Lighting and lamp parts |
| Special Features | Blue paint with blue trim, Oil burning |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Type of Bulb | Wick |

## Product Details

- **Material:** Steel
- **Brand:** Dietz
- **Finish Type:** Painted
- **Color:** Blue
- **Product Dimensions:** 8"L x 8"W x 13.75"H

## Images

![#8 Air Pilot Oil Burning Lantern (Blue) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vHHbQ61RL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What kind of oil does it use?**
A: Kerosene, clean burning lamp oil, paraffin oil, even a citronella blend

**Q: Can citronella oil be used?**
A: From what I’ve heard yes, in fact unlike Aladdin lamps, hurricane lanterns can burn almost anything save for anything that’s as explosive as gasoline. So your Dietz lantern will probably burn transmission oil, vegetable oil, used motor oil and of course citronella.

**Q: It’s a great lantern after 2 months  it appears it is leaking at the bottom seam what should I do return it ?**
A: I had an older lantern that started leaking. I drained the reservoir, dried it as best I could, poured some spar varnish in, and rotated the lantern to make sure it settled into the rim. After letting it dry for a week or so with the lid off, it never leaked again.

**Q: What width wick does this take?**
A: As stated in the description, it takes a 7/8 inch wick only.  You can buy them on Amazon either precut to length, or in 6 foot rolls and cut your own to 8 inch lengths.  As long as you don't let the lamp oil or kerosene run out, a wick will last a pretty long time.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made don’t hesitate to buy it
*by M***E on July 9, 2025*

Looks good but more importantly it is not just for looks it works for it’s intended purpose Made sturdy and during a power failure it is ready to light ( well once you put oil in it)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Has Large Fuel Tank
*by B***R on March 23, 2025*

Had to do some tweaking to get the burner aligned with the burner dome. This is my 3rd lantern. All Dietz (different models)Had to tweak them all. Not a big deal to do.Burns nice & even.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bright and Reliable
*by M***N on November 7, 2019*

The Dietz Air Pilot is a reliable old school source of light for power outages, outdoor activities, or just for ambiance. The 7/8 inch wick produces more light than smaller wick models and, in my opinion, is whiter and slightly brighter light than the Jupiter's (see the attached picture for a comparison of light output - a Dietz 76, then a 2000, then a Jupiter, and finally an Air Pilot which was the brightest). It's wide base is very stable, and it is light enough for easy carrying. The rising cone burner is easier to light and trim the wick than the other 7/8 inch wick models, however it is more wind sensitive. In stronger winds, you have to turn down the wick some to avoid smoking, more so than the Jupiter. That is the only disadvantage to the Air Pilot I have found so far. In addressing some people's complaints about leaking, all Dietz type lanterns should be filled to just under the bottom of the filler neck (see picture). The 'tank' on these lanterns is a two chambered affair, with a fuel fount on bottom and a separated air chamber above. If you overfill them the oil will expand through the fount's wick opening into the upper air chamber and then leak out the side air tube crimps. None of mine have ever leaked when properly filled and kept upright. Burned with a clear non-paraffin lamp oil there is almost no smell after the initial burn-in. Very useful in winter power outages. I keep a few day's worth of fuel on hand just in case, and it has come in handy several times. Update 1/16/2020: I received an additional Air Pilot 12/25/2019, which brings my total number of that model to three. This last one had a bottom crimp seal that weeped oil just enough to fill the crimp bead, but not enough to overflow onto a surface before evaporating. So, not all of my Air Pilots arrived in perfect condition, but as Mr. Loaf once said "don't be sad, 'cause two out of three ain't bad". Other than that they all work perfectly, and that one is the only one of the 8 total Dietz's I have that required a fix. I have since sealed the crimp on that one with a couple tablespoons of spar varnish inside the dried tank, let it dry thoroughly, and it is fine. Although the fix was simple and inexpensive, it was still needed, therefore am altering my rating to 4.67 stars total for the Air Pilots I have (and I would still buy more in a heartbeat).

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*Last updated: 2026-01-26*