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. Please see below for badge renewal training check-in times. Note: Badge renewal training must be successfully completed before renewing your SAN ID badge (SIDA or Sterile).

B. Badge renewal check-in times:

a. Monday – Thursday: 7:30am-10:00am
b. Monday – Thursday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
c. Closed Fridays

C. Requirements for checking into badge renewal training:

a. Current SAN ID badge (SIDA or Sterile)
b. Valid government issued picture Identification. Note: All AOA and Movement drivers must present a valid Driver’s License

D. Proceed to the Access Control Office (ACO) after successful completion of badge renewal training.

Note: You are required to renew your badge within 48 hours after completing badge renewal training.

Important:  All signatories must authorize the badge renewal before the badge holder comes to badge renewal training.

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

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.

The Access Control Office (ACO) is responsible for the issuance of airport security access media, which includes the issuance and monitored compliance of all issued vehicle permits and vehicle escort media used at San Diego International Airport (SAN). This page will provide the information necessary for companies to successfully complete the permitting process.

The Access Control Office (ACO) hours of operation are:
Monday – Thursday from 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Friday from 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Vehicle Permitting

Any company who has an operational need to operate a vehicle on the AOA at SAN must successfully apply for and receive a vehicle permit from the Access Control Office.

Listed below is some basic information for vehicle permitting at SAN.

• An applicant requesting a permit must provide a current copy of the vehicle registration before the permit will be issued.
• 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.
• A current copy of the company’s Certificate of Liability Insurance referencing automobile coverage must be emailed to certificates@san.org and acocuserv@san.org.
• 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 the permit
• Company Name
• Phone Number
• Mailing Address
• Email Address

• 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.
• Certificate Holder should be referenced as:

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
P.O. Box 82776
San Diego, CA 92138-2776

• 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.
• Companies are to make sure that all AOA Driver regulations and procedures, as outlined in AOA Driver training courses, are followed. A violation may result in suspension and/or revocation of a company’s permit(s); a driver’s driving privileges; or both.
• Any lost or stolen permits will incur a $15 lost permit fee.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure this information is relayed to all vehicle operators.

Vehicle Escorting

• Vehicle escort placards are to be used for escorting vehicles onto the AOA only when there is an operational need.
• Visitor vehicles must be escorted by an AOA permitted vehicle.
• Escort placards must be logged in/out for each use and are not to leave the Airport property.
• Permitted vehicles must comply with all escort requirements.
• Companies are to make sure that all AOA Driver regulations and procedures, as outlined in AOA Driver training courses, are followed. A violation may result in suspension and/or revocation of a company’s permit(s); a driver’s driving privileges; or both.
• Any lost or stolen escort placards will incur a $15 lost permit fee.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure this information is relayed to all vehicle operators.