The Access Control Office (ACO) is responsible for the issuance of airport security identification badges to employees who work and require access to the San Diego International Airport (SAN). Individuals who work and require unescorted access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) and Sterile Areas must possess an airport issued SAN ID badge. Badge issuance is limited to those individuals who have cleared the FBI-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) as well as the TSA-based Security Threat Assessment (STA) and have frequent and reoccurring need for access.

Office Hours

The Access Control Office (ACO) is open from 
7:30am – 11:30am Monday - Friday,
1:30pm – 4:30pm Monday -Thursday.
Closed Friday afternoons.

ACO Operations:

The Access Control Office (ACO) operates by appointments and walk ups (standby).
Schedule your appointments at acocustomerservice@san.org

All SAN ID badge holders are required to renew their badges in person at the ACO. See the "Renewal Information" tab for SAN ID badge renewal instructions. 

The ACO walk-up (standby) line is located on the first floor of the SDCRAA Administrative Building (3225 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101)

Note: Mask and temperature check are required upon entering the building

The last walk-up (standby) will be processed at:

11:15am and 4:00pm (Monday-Thursday)
11:15am (Fridays); Closed Friday afternoons

Any remaining walk-ups (standbys) in line will have to return the following business afternoon or business morning.

Note: All SAN ID badge training and Signatory training is done by “walk-up” (standby) only. SAN ID badge renewal training is currently exempted.  Please see “Training” tab for additional information. 

SAFE Authorized Signatory Portal

• Enroll NEW SAN ID badge applicants
• Manage employees and perform SAN ID badge renewals
• Manage and View Tasks
• Upgrade and downgrade SAN ID badge request
• Perform Audits

For additional SAFE Signatory information see Authorized Signatories Tab

SAN ID badges (SIDA & Sterile) are required to be renewed in person annually. Your SAN ID badge will expire on the specific date located on the front/bottom of your SAN ID badge. You can renew your SAN ID badge up to thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date.  The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA)/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) require the following for renewal of your  SAN ID badge:

STEP ONE:

A. Your Authorized Signatory (Agent) must authorize your badge renewal in the SAFE Authorized Signatory Portal (AS Portal). Once your renewal is authorized, you can move to “STEP ONE B”.

Note: Civilians of government agencies (including LEO agencies) must provide a current CHRC government certification on agency letterhead for all badge renewals (Exempted from CHRC government certification: SDCRAA, LEOs and TSA employees).

B. Please read the list of acceptable documents instructions and be prepared to present up to two forms of identification (see list of acceptable documents) that establish: 

i. Identity Verification: i.e. a valid State issued Driver’s License or Identification card.. 
ii. Work Authorization: prove US Citizenship or work authorization (i.e. US Passport, Resident Card, Social Security card). Please Note: In the event the individual’s name is different from the document(s) used, additional documentation to substantiate the name change is required. 
iii. Valid driver's license required for all AOA/Movement drivers.

NOTE: Copies of IDs will not be accepted.

STEP TWO:

A. Attend SAN ID badge renewal training

Currently not required due to COVID restrictions. Proceed to STEP THREE

STEP THREE:

Proceed to the Access Control Office to renew your SAN ID badge. The requirements to renew your SAN ID badge are below: 

i.  Your current SAN ID badge (SIDA or Sterile)
ii. Two (2) forms of acceptable identification (see list of acceptable documents), Note: All AOA/Movement drivers must present a valid Driver’s License
iii. Payment of $10.00 for SAN ID Badge Renewal (Debit / Credit Only) -  SDCRAA, LEOs and TSA are exempted

The ACO walk-up (standby) line is located on the first floor of the SDCRAA Administrative Building (3225 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101)

Note: Mask and temperature check are required upon entering the building

The last walk-up (standby)  will be a processed at:

11:15am and 4:00pm (Monday-Thursday)
11:15am (Fridays); Closed Friday afternoons

Any remaining walk-ups (standbys) in line will have to return the following business afternoon or business morning.

Please Note: SAN ID badge renewal appointments may be available at ACOcustomerservice@san.org.

Listed below are the instructions for completing any or all of the Airport Authority's vehicle permitting documents. Please review these instructions before submitting your documents. The documents can be found at the bottom of this page.

• All vehicle permits are the property of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and must be returned upon completion of contract, project or if there is no longer an operational need.
• An applicant requesting a permit must provide a current copy of the vehicle registration before the permit will be issued. If the registration is expiring the month the application is being submitted, a receipt of payment with current registration will be accepted. Once the applicant receives registration, a copy must be submitted to the Access Control Office (ACO) via fax (619) 400-2772 or email to acocustomerservice@san.org. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the ACO has a current copy of the vehicle registration.
• A current copy of the company’s Certificate of Liability Insurance referencing automobile coverage must be emailed to certificates@san.org. This pertains to the primary insurance as well as the Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP), if applicable.
  • When submitting company’s Certificate of Liability Insurance include the following:
    • Subject line must read – ACO
    • Include the following information in the body of the email:
      • Full Name of the applicant requesting Permit
      • Company Name
      • Phone Number
      • Mailing Address
      • Email Address

Risk Management Department
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
619-400-2845

• The company name on the application should match the name on the registration and be referenced on the insurance. If the vehicle is a rental, a copy of the rental agreement should be provided.
• The required automobile insurance coverage must total $10,000,000. This can either be all auto liability or a combination of auto and excess/umbrella coverage. Insurance must be maintained current at all times. If there is primary insurance coverage, and OCIP and one expires before the other, full coverage is not in effect.
• Certificate Holder should be referenced as:
  San Diego County Regional Airport Authority 
  P.O. Box 82776 San Diego, CA
  92138-2776
• Make sure that all regulations and procedures set forth in the AOA training class while driving on the AOA are followed. Any violation could be cause for a permit to be revoked.
• Any lost or destroyed permits will incur a $15 lost permit fee.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility (driver or not of the vehicle being permitted) to make sure this information is relayed to all drivers.
• VISITOR VEHICLE PLACARDS: Visitor vehicle placards are used for escorting vehicles onto the AOA within a 24-hour period only. Visitor Vehicles must be escorted by an AOA permitted vehicle. Visitor placards must be logged in/out. AOA permitted vehicles must ensure escorted vehicles have company markings, current registration and insurance requirements. AOA permitted vehicles must comply with all escort requirements.