Airport Badging

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The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Badging Office issues and manages security credentials for individuals requiring authorized access to airport property. This includes ASE staff, airline employees, concessionaires, contractors, vendors, emergency responders, general aviation tenants, and other airport stakeholders.

BADGING OFFICE LOCATION, HOURS & CONTACT

Mailing Address Aspen/Pitkin County Airport 0233 E. Airport Road, Suite A Aspen, CO 81611

Physical Location Main Terminal – South of Baggage Claim Enter through the Baggage Claim (Arrivals) doors and turn left. Look for the door with the doorbell and camera. Press the button to be buzzed in.

Office Hours Monday – Thursday: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Friday: Closed All services are by appointment only.

Contact Phone: (970) 429-2852 Email: [email protected]

APPOINTMENTS

Please contact your designated Authorized Signer to initiate the process for a new badge or renewal.

For General Aviation badge requests, please contact Atlantic Aviation (970) 920-2016.

Schedule Your Badging Appointment

BADGING FEES

Due to federal regulations, you must present documentation to verify your identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

We only accept documents from the official USCIS Form I-9 list. Two appropriate forms of ID are required for all badge applicants or holders. Should you require Driving Privilege, a Valid Drivers License must be provided alongside a second form of ID.

List A – Documents that establish both identity and work authorization (e.g., U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card, etc.)

List B – Documents that establish identity (e.g., Driver’s License)

List C – Documents that establish work authorization (e.g., Social Security card, birth certificate)

View Full List of Acceptable Documents (USCIS Form I-9)

1) You must meet with your designated Authorized Signer first to start the process.

2) Aspen Airport requires TWO (2) forms of unexpired and original ID’s (no copies) as outlined in Federal Form I-9. Examples: Current Drivers License, Social Security Card, original or certified copy of your Birth Certificate, unexpired Passport. If you were born outside of the United States, you will need to provide other documentation as outlined in Federal Form I-9. Please contact your Authorized Signer for details.

1 st appointment for New Applicants: Expect 30 minutes for ID check, paperwork, fingerprinting, a picture, and other biometrics to be submitted for your background check.

2 nd appointment for badge training: Anywhere from 1 hour to 3 hours.

1st appointment for New Applicants: During your first appointment, expect around 30 minutes for ID Check, Fingerprinting, Photo and other biometrics to submit to TSA (for your Security Threat Assessment – STA) and FBI (or your Criminal History Records Check – CHRC). STA and CHRC results generally take 48-72 hours for approval, but can take up to 30-45 days if you are foreign-born or more information is needed.

2nd appointment for Security and Badge Training: 45 minutes to 3 hours depending on type of badge and position. Please contact your Authorized Signer for details on your specific training requirements.

Training videos are assigned to you dependent upon airport areas in which you need access.

You will watch a series of films and answer questions pertaining to each section after. Notepads and pens are supplied for note-taking. There is no need to study before your appointment.

The Badging Administrator and Security Trainer will be happy to answer all questions you have during this training session.

Badges are valid for up to two years

Your badge will give you clearance to the locations required to perform your job duties. If you are a GA tenant, you will have access to Atlantic Aviation and the designated GA Area only.

You may escort up to six (6) people or two (2) vehicles. They must remain under your positive control (sight and audible) while under your escort at all times.

Mondays – Fridays

0800-1600

Main Terminal south of Baggage claim.

Contact Airport Badging Office or Airport Operations as soon as possible for the badge to be disabled.

1 st lost badge fee – $50.00

2 nd lost badge fee – $100.00

3 rd lost badge fee – Subject to review committee

Contact Airport Badging Office or Airport Operations

970-429-2852 or [email protected]