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Access Control Office Albuquerque International Sunport

P.O. Box 9948 ⚫ Albuquerque, New Mexico 87119

Access Control Office (505) 244-7705 Airport General Information (505) 244-7700 Communications Center (505) 244-7706

Access Control Office Hours Monday – Thursday

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Closed Holidays

Fingerprint Hours By Appointment Only

Monday – Thursday

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Friday

7:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Security / Ramp Training By Appointment Only

Monday – Thursday

7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Friday

7:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Authorized Agent Training By Appointment Only

Monday – Thursday

7:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Friday

7:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Phone Numbers

(505) 244-7705 Fax (505) 244-7792

The Access Control Office is located in the main terminal on the 2nd level across from C-gates by the Wells Fargo ATM.

All badging services and training are available by appointment only.

Appointments can be made by visiting the below link or scanning the QR code.

abqsunportbiz.com/employee-badging

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

The Albuquerque International Sunport is owned and operated by the City of

Albuquerque. In accordance with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations, the Airport requires that all companies conducting business at the Sunport participate in the TSA approved Airport Security Plan (ASP).

To obtain Airport ID Badges:

1) The Access Control Office must receive written confirmation from the appropriate

Aviation Division(s) that the company / agency is authorized to conduct business at the Sunport.

2) After confirmation is received, the authorized agent for the company should contact the Access Control Office to inquire and arrange for required paperwork for themselves and their employees. Please provide a signed Signature Sample Form that this will stay on file with the Access Control Office. We use the information contained on these forms to verify requests, applications, terminations, additional access, and cancellations of Airport ID Badges and keys. Information will only be provided to and accepted from, people on this list. Persons wanting to be an authorized agent will need to:

A. Successfully clear security background checks.

B. Successfully pass Security/Ramp Training.

C. Attend an annual Authorized Agent Training Class.

D. Have an active Airport ID Badge.

3) Fingerprinting is required of all personnel requesting an Airport ID Badge or

Authorized Agent authority. Fingerprinting is conducted at the Access Control Office during the stated hours, by appointment only. The Access Control Office must receive a complete and correct application before fingerprinting will occur. EVERYONE must provide appropriate I-9 documents. Only non-expired original documents will be accepted, one of which must be a government issued photo ID. A Security Threat

Assessment (STA) is also performed from information collected. These results may take thirty (30) to forty-five (45) days Note: Government agencies and airlines may submit CHRC certifications, but fingerprints will be taken for STA.

4) All personnel requesting an Airport ID Badge must successfully pass Security

Training. If duties encompass driving on the Air Operations Area or perimeter roadways, then Ramp Driving training is also required.

5) Once the Access Control Office has received all required paperwork, clear fingerprint CHRC and STA results, and the appropriate training class has been passed, your employees may come in to receive their Airport ID Badge, and keys if applicable. Large groups should be coordinated with the Access Control Office prior to assembling at the Access Control Office. Please contact our office for complete details.

Special Note: A valid driver’s license is required if Ramp Driving or exterior gate access is requested, including parking lots. All contractor ramp driving must be requested through the Aviation Project Manager and approved by the Operations Manager.

Deactivating an Airport ID Badge AFTER HOURS: (505) 244-7706 Please use this number after business hours to report Lost / Stolen / Terminated

Airport ID Badges, ask general questions, or to report a security incident or concern at the Sunport.

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AIRPORT SECURITY FORMS YOU NEED:

Authorized Agent Signature Form

Airport ID Badge Application Form

Privacy Act Notice

ASSOCIATED AIRPORT FEES

Badge Application $20.00

Badge Replacement $20.00

Badge Lost/Stolen

1st Replacement $50.00

2nd Replacement $100.00

3rd Replacement $150.00

Key Lost/Stolen $150.00

Badge Renewal $20.00

Badge Not Returned (terminated or expired) $250.00

Fingerprinting $35.00

Contractor Deposits $250.00

Tenant Parking Fee (per month per person) $5.25

Administrative Fee (per application) $20.00

Deposits are refundable once Airport ID Badge and / or keys are returned to Access Control Office within the stated time periods.

All checks are made payable to:

City of Albuquerque

ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

The Aviation Department reserves the right to deactivate any Airport ID Badge due to lack of payment for any airport-associated fee. Failure to make immediate payment for these fees may result in an immediate halt in any / all issuance of Airport ID badge(s) for your entire company / agency.

ALL EMPLOYEES and VEHICLES

ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH AT

ANY TIME!

Badge Requirements

The Airport ID Badge should be considered part of the employee uniform. All employees who do not have their Airport issued ID Badge when reporting for, or while on duty, or who have had their badge suspended as a result of a Notice of

Violation are NOT allowed to perform their duties in any security or restricted area

(SIDA, Sterile) at the Albuquerque

International Sunport. New hire employees are permitted to be properly escorted for orientation and initial training for a maximum of 15 consecutive calendar days.

Examples of Security Violations

1. Loaning or using another’s Airport ID Badge.

2. Allowing any individuals (or vehicles), authorized or unauthorized, into any secured area by piggybacking or tailgating.

3. Blocking or leaving doors or gates open.

4. Use of Airport ID Badge for any other purpose other than official business.

5. Altering the Airport ID Badge.

6. Failure to notify the employer and the Access

Control Office if arrested for any disqualifying crime after the Airport ID Badge is issued.

7. Failure to properly display Airport ID Badge on the

SIDA or AOA.

8. Object to, or refuse an Airport ID Badge challenge.

9. Display an invalid or expired Airport ID Badge.

10. Driving on the SIDA / AOA without proper authorization.

Possible Penalties

• The company or agency may be subject up to

$25,000 in fines per violation. The individual may also be subject to up to $17,062 fine per violation imposed by TSA. (amounts subject to change)

• The cardholder may be denied future use or issuance of Airport ID Badges and keys.

• The company/agency or individual may be denied access to the Airport Operations areas.

Responsibility

If you or your employee has had their Airport ID Badge confiscated due to a violation or received a Notice of

Violation, unless otherwise instructed, you must notify the Airport Security Coordinator.

Both you and your employees are responsible for challenging any person who does not display his / her

Airport ID Badge on the SIDA / AOA. If the situation is suspicious, you have doubts, or the subject is uncooperative, DO NOT persist. Note the description and direction of travel, then advise Aviation Police immediately at 842-4004 (Airport’s emergency number).

Reminder!

Individuals cannot receive a badge until their security background checks are approved and the required Security / Ramp Training is completed.

Individuals (and their requesting company / agency) working and / or training before receiving their badge will be subject to penalty fees and denied badge issuance.

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