That normally means that there is a beacon on the top of the tower - These beacons can be red to warn of the towers height - most tall obstructions on the perimeter and approach to an airport will also have a red light for pilots to see. Beacons can be used on the tower to show a pilot the type of airport they are approaching Some of the most common used are;
White and Green - Lighted land airport
Green alone - Lighted land airport
White and Yellow - Lighted water airport
Yellow alone* - Lighted water airport
Green, Yellow, and White - Lighted heliport
White, White, Green - Military Airport
White, Green, Amber - Hospital and/or Emergency Services Heliport
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