Badging

Badge Application Process:

Access to sterile, secure, or controlled areas within the airport is managed by the Administrative office at Eagle County Regional Airport. Airlines, ground handlers, concessionaires, and contractors must contact their authorized signatory to gain access to these areas.

 

Badging Office Location:

219 Eldon Wilson Rd.
Gypsum, CO 81631

970-328-2680

To make an appointment please email us at [email protected]

 

Fingerprinting/Paperwork Processing Hours: Monday: 2:30PM-3:45PM Tuesday: 10:00AM-11:15AM Thursday: 2:30PM-3:45PM Friday: Select Fridays 10:00AM-11:15AM

Testing Hours: Monday: 2:00PM-4:00PM Tuesday: 9:30–11:30 AM Thursday: 2:00PM-4:00PM Friday: Select Fridays 9:30–11:30 AM

 

Badging Rules/Fees:

Review badging rules and fees at the following link, EGE’s Authorized Sig Booklet Updated 6.10.25. Please note that this document does not cover all rules and fees associated with an airport badge and may be updated as needed.

 

New AOA Badging Process:

1. The Authorized Signatory initiates the badge application in AirBadge.
2. The Applicant completes the online application and uploads two approved forms of identification.
3. The Authorized Signatory reviews and approves the application and uploaded IDs in AirBadge.
4. EGE validates the application and begins background clearance processing.
   1. Clearances for U.S.-born applicants typically take 3-5 business days.
   2. Clearances for applicants born outside the U.S. may take up to 21 business days.
5. Once clearances are complete, the Applicant will receive an AirBadge email to schedule their testing appointment.
6. Testing Appointment Requirements:
   1. Applicants must bring the same two physical IDs submitted in AirBadge (photocopies are not accepted).
   2. A list of acceptable ID forms can be found HERE.
   3. Please allow at least 90 minutes for computer testing and training.

 

New SIDA/CAB Badging Process:

1. The Authorized Signatory initiates the badge application in AirBadge.
2. The Applicant completes the online application and uploads two approved forms of identification.
3. The Authorized Signatory reviews and approves the application and uploaded IDs in AirBadge.
4. EGE validates the application. Once validated, the Applicant will receive an AirBadge email to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
5. At the fingerprinting appointment, the Applicant must bring the same two physical IDs submitted in AirBadge. Fingerprints will be collected and submitted for a background check.
   1. Clearances for U.S.-born applicants typically take 3-5 business days.
   2. Clearances for applicants born outside the U.S. may take up to 21 business days.
6. After clearance, the Applicant will receive an AirBadge email to schedule their badge testing appointment.
7. At the badge testing appointment:
   1. The Applicant must return to EGE’s Administrative Office.
   2. Testing and computer-based training will take 90-120 minutes.

 

Renewal AOA/SIDA/CAB Badging Process:

1. The Authorized Signatory initiates the badge application in AirBadge.
   1. Cannot be started more than 30 days prior to the expiration date.
2. The Applicant completes the online application and uploads two approved forms of identification.
3. The Authorized Signatory reviews and approves the application and uploaded IDs in AirBadge.
4. EGE validates the application and begins background clearance processing.
   1. Clearances for U.S.-born applicants typically take 3-5 business days.
   2. Clearances for applicants born outside the U.S. may take up to 21 business days.
5. Once validation is complete, the Applicant will receive an AirBadge email to schedule their testing appointment.
6. Testing Appointment Requirements:
   1. Applicants must bring the same two physical IDs submitted in AirBadge (photocopies are not accepted).
   2. Applicant must bring their old badge.
   3. A list of acceptable ID forms can be found HERE.
   4. Please allow 90-120 minutes for computer testing and training.

For information on challenging and obtaining your FBI Identity History Summary, please refer to this guide.