Airport Badging Information

4000 International Lane
Madison, WI 53704
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Advance Appointments Required)
Phone: (608) 661-4805

SIDA Badges

In compliance with 49 CFR, Part 1542, all employees must have the proper security and identification credentials to work on airport properties.

To begin the badge application process, download and complete the SIDA Application, and contact the badging office to schedule a fingerprint appointment. Drop-in appointments are not allowed. Please call the badging office to schedule your appointment.

After a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) have been completed, badge applicants will be allowed to attend Security and Driver’s training. Classes are scheduled every Tuesday at 10:00 AM and again at 3:00 PM – advance registration is required.

General Aviation Badges

General aviation users requiring regular access to the Airport Operations Area must have an MSN issued AOA badge. To begin the badge application process, download and complete the AOA Application, and contact the badging office to complete a Security Threat Assessment (STA). Appointments are required for scheduling purposes. When this check is finished, badge applicants will be allowed to attend AOA Security training. Classes are scheduled on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. Please call the badging office to register for these classes. Advance registration is required.