Badge Application Process
All badge applications must be submitted through an Authorized Signatory. The Airport Badging Office does not coordinate directly with sub-contractors or vendors.
Step 1: Application
Airport Tenants: Airport Tenant Authorized Signatories are responsible for creating a new badging application on behalf of their new hires within the Authorized Signatory Portal. Please see the Authorized Signatory page for processes and training for authorized signatories.
Service Contractors & Vendors: If you are a service-contractor or vendor working at the airport, you may need to coordinate with the main project contractor or the airport tenant/sponsor requesting your services.
- For services contractors and vendors looking to register their company as an entity at the airport please contact the Airport Badging Office via email.
Central IA Flying Club Members & South T Hangar Tenants:
- Central Iowa Flying Club – Contact the club directly at 515-710-0120.
- South T Hangar Tenants – Contact Amy Fredricks at 515-256-5006.
Step 2: Pre-Enrollment
Authorized Signatories must enroll new applicants through the Authorized Signatory Portal (AS Portal).
- The AS Portal allows an Authorized Signatory to manually enroll applicant’s personal information or have the applicant be sent an email so they can enter their own personal information.
- An Authorized Signatory can make a request for specific badge types and credentials such as escort.
The Airport Badging Office will review and send back any application that has errant information to an Authorized Signatories with comments.
A fingerprint appointment is ready to be booked by the Authorized Signatory when the applicant’s status is “
Pre-Enrolled”.
Step 3: Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting Appointment Details:
Appointments Only – late arrivals must reschedule.
Duration: 10–15 minutes.
Background Checks: 5–15 business days to be completed and approved
All applicants must undergo a Security Threat Assessment (STA). Some applicants must also undergo a Criminal History Record Check (CHRC).
These background checks require the collection of fingerprints from the Applicant.
Required Identification: (APPLICANTS MISSING DOCUMENTS WILL BE TURNED AWAY)
Applicants must provide valid forms of identification as per
Identity and Employment Verification Chart.
- Applicants born outside the U.S. must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work.
- If your role involves driving or operating equipment, you must present a valid driver’s license.
After the fingerprint appointment the Authorized Signatory can check applicant background check status via the Authorized Signatory Portal. The Airport Badging Office will not reach and notify signatories.
Step 4: Badge Training
Applicants’ status will reflect “Security Checks Approved” once the airport has received, reviewed and approved the applicant to proceed to being badge.
- Applicants must be scheduled for an appointment within 30 days.
Badge Training Appointment Details:
Appointments Only – late arrivals must reschedule.
Duration: 30–45 minutes.
Once training is complete, the applicant will receive their badge.
Step 5: Badge Renewals & Replacements
Renewal Process
Badges must be renewed before expiration to maintain access. Authorized Signatories must keep aware of upcoming expirations via the Authorized Signatory Portal and schedule Badge Training Appointments for their employee renewals
Employees should come to their Badge Training Appointments with:
Old Badge
Valid forms of identification as per Identity and Employment Verification Chart.
Lost or Stolen Badges
- Report lost or stolen badges immediately to the Airport Operation Center.
- Replacement Fee: $100
- Reissue Time: Next Business Day