The Colorado Springs Airport is required under Federal law to control access to secure areas of the airport by issuing Security Access Media (Identification Badges). The Colorado Springs Airport Badging Office is responsible for processing access media applications and distributing badges and keys. Certain badging processes require taking fingerprints, processing background checks, and administering training. Most training classes are computer-based and only available during the posted office hours.
Current Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Closed weekends and holidays
Contact
Phone: 719-550-1936
Email: COSBadgingOfficeSMB@ColoradoSprings.gov
The Badging Office is located on the second floor of the Airport
Directions
- Park in short- or long-term parking and your parking will be validated
- Walk to the second floor of the main terminal building, to the east wall (past Southwest)
- Look for the the Airport Badging sign (pictured to the right)
Badging/Training Office Information
The Badging/Training Office is by appointment only. Please note the appointments depicted on the scheduling calendar are the only appointments available. Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your appointment
Appointment/Scheduling Information
- No appointments will be scheduled after 4:00 P.M. daily
- No training appointments will be scheduled after 2:00 P.M. daily
- Fingerprinting has a non-refundable $45 fee
- Items you MUST bring to your appointment
- Two forms of ID from the “Acceptable ID Documents List”
AOA Only Badge Information
Sterile Area Only Badge Information
- COS List of acceptable Identification Documents
- Sterile Area Guidelines
- List of Disqualifying Offenses
SIDA Badge Information
Parking and Vehicle Applications
Other Support Forms
AirBadge
The Colorado Springs Airport Badging Office uses AirBadge, a compliance automation software. All badge applications and renewals are now managed and tracked through AirBadge.
Get a Badge
Badge Holders use AirBadge to apply for a new badge, renew your badge and update your information, check the status on your application and notify the airport of changes to your badge status.
Follow the steps below to start your COS badge application or renewal:
- Log in to AirBadge using your invitation email. AirBadge is a closed, secured system. Only invited individuals are authorized to log in. Each email from AirBadge includes your unique login address and link. Be sure to bookmark the page for easy future access.
- Can’t find an email from AirBadge? Ask your authorized signatory to resend the welcome email.
What's an authorized signatory?
An Authorized Signatory is a designated person authorized to sponsor individuals and request badges on behalf of their company, hangar, or agency. Generally, your manager will act as your authorized signatory.
Authorized Signers should:
- Ensure that only individuals with an operational need receive Airport-issued badges.
- Determine that the individual applying for the Airport badge has a need to be on Airport premises.
- Determine which level of access is required for the badge holder.
- Assign privileges to badge holders as required for their duties at the Airport.
- Ensure that all badges are terminated or deactivated immediately upon employment termination.
Questions?
Questions concerning Company Signatory Authority should be directed to the COS Airport Operations Office at (719) 550-1936 or cosbadgingofficesmb@coloradosprings.gov.
Questions concerning:
- Type of access media you are required to have
- The application process
- Airfield driver's movement training
should all be directed to your company's Signature Authority