Security and Badging

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Airport Badging

661-391-1826

larroques@kerncounty.com

Open: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm (Closed 12-12:30pm)

Badge Applications

Printable form for AOA Badge

Printable form for SIDA Badge

Woman with long hair and smile is holding her work badge for Meadows Field airport out in front of her.

Badging Process

Fill out an AOA Application or a SIDA Application.

Present (2) forms of ID – Drivers License and either a SSN Card/Birth Certificate or Unexpired US Passport (US Citizens only) — If not a US Citizen, then either an Unexpired US Visa / Alien Registration Card / I-94 Arrival – Departure form / Non-Immigrant Visa Control #
A training class must also be attended each year if you would like to renew or for an initial application. Please make an appointment using the phone number provided.
For a better understanding of the process and faster processing time, please view our easy-to-read, badging flow chart “two-visit” model.

Badge Holder Responsibilities

The badge remains the sole property of the County of Kern, Department of Airports. The badge shall be immediately returned to Airport Law Enforcement or Airport Operations upon demand and/or upon termination of need of access to the area(s) authorized.

A badge is non-transferable. A badge is for official use by the authorized person named on the badge only. Badge holder agrees to abide by all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations while in the authorized area(s) and to conduct their activities in a safe manner consistent with procedures outlined in the Airport Security Program and/or Airport Certification Manual.

No person shall knowingly or willfully allow unauthorized persons access to non-public restricted areas by using airport identification badge. If a badge is lost or stolen, the holder shall immediately notify Airport Law Enforcement or Airport Operations.

Renew Your Badge

To renew badge fill out an AOA Application and present (2) forms of ID – Drivers License and either a SSN Card / Birth Certificate or Unexpired US Passport (US Citizens only) — If not a US Citizen, then either an Unexpired US Visa / Alien Registration Card / I-94 Arrival-Departure form / Non-Immigrant Visa Control # A training class must also be attended each year you would like to renew.

Lost Badge

Badge holder shall immediately notify Airport Law Enforcement or Airport Operations if a badge is lost or stolen. If a badge is lost, stolen or damaged (due to abuse) the holder will be charged $40.00 replacement fee and the fee increases with each occurrence.

Vehicle Decals

In order to obtain a vehicle decal for use on airport property, you will need to bring in current copies of both registration and insurance on each vehicle for which you wish to purchase a decal. It is best to bring these copies with you to the class you are planning to attend for faster processing.

Each vehicle decal issued is vehicle-specific and cannot be transferred to any other vehicle. If a vehicle with a decal is sold, stolen, or otherwise no longer in service, the Kern County Department of Airports must be notified immediately or said decal must be removed and returned to airport administration.

By attaching this decal to your vehicle, you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions of operating a motor vehicle at Meadows Field Airport as outlined in Kern County Ordinance G-2375.

Fee Structure

Current AOA and SIDA fee requirements