The Security Badging Office is open:
Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 30th - OPEN 8:00am - 1:30pm. CLOSED 1:30pm -4:00pm.
Friday - August 9th - OPEN 8:00am - 12:00pm. CLOSED 12:00pm - 4:00pm.
standby availability:
renewal standby's will only be processed between 8:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm.
We currently have appointments available within 2-3 business days. Please call 503-460-4500 to book an appointment.
THE SECURITY BADGING OFFICE CAN NOW VALIDATE PARKING FOR ALL NEW BADGE APPLICANTS!
You must pull a ticket when entering the garage and bring it with you to the Security Badging Office. If you are a NEW badge applicant, we can validate your parking for your scheduled appointment, if you are placed on the standby list, or are coming in to pick up your badge.
Once you have a PDX Security Badge we cannot validate your parking.
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Security Badge Application Process
Security Badges at Portland International Airport (PDX) are issued by the Security Badging Office. We have created the Question & Answer list below to assist you in understanding the basic process for applying for a PDX Security Badge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Security Badging office located?
Directions to our new Security Badging Office
Directions from the terminal:
- Take the South Tunnel, located between bag claim areas 3 and 4. You're in the correct tunnel if you see movie posters lined down the wall. About halfway down the tunnel, you will see a set of escalators and stairs with signage to Security Badging Office.
- Go up the escalator or stairs to the ground level, follow the covered walkway and then go towards your right to enter the building.
- Take the elevator to the 4thfloor.
- As you exit the elevator, the Security Badging Office will be down the hall to your left. Signs will direct you.
- Access to the building will be restricted to business hours of 7:45am – 4:00pm.
Directions from the Short-Term (P1) parking garage:
- Take the 'CRAB' elevators located in the SE corner of the Short-Term (P1) parking garage and press “T” for the Tunnel.
- Exit the elevator core and walk across the tunnel to the escalator or stairs leading to Security Badging Office.
- Go up the escalator or stairs to the ground level, follow the covered walkway and then go towards your right to enter the building.
- Take the elevator to the 4thfloor.
- As you exit the elevator, the Security Badging Office will be down the hall to your left. Signs will direct you.
- Access to the building will be restricted to business hours of 7:45am – 4:00pm.
How do I apply for a PDX Security Badge?
All companies that are approved to have Security Badges at PDX have at least one employee who is designated as their company Authorized Signatory for Security Badges. Employees must contact their company’s Authorized Signatory for information and direction on the Security Badge application process for their company. If you don’t know who your company’s Authorized Signatory is, check with your HR Department or your supervisor.
My company is new to PDX. How do I get my company approved to have Security Badges at PDX?
If your company is new to PDX and you have a business need for a PDX Security Badge, please email Aviation Security at aviationsecurityoperations@portofportland.com for information on the process for getting your company authorized for badges at PDX.
What type of identification documents do I have to have to apply for a PDX Security Badge?
Federal regulations require badge applicants to present specific identification documents to the Security Badging Office when applying for a Security Badge. Your Authorized Signatory will provide you with a list of the acceptable types of identification documents. You may also click on the link below under FORMS titled Acceptable ID Documents.
I already have a PDX Security Badge and it is about to expire. How do I renew my Security Badge?
You are required to obtain approval from your company’s Authorized Signatory before your Security Badge can be renewed. Employees must contact their company’s Authorized Signatory for approval and instructions for renewing their Security Badge. If you don’t know who your company’s Authorized Signatory is, check with your HR Department or your supervisor.
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Badging Office Phone Number: 503.460.4500
Email: pdxbadging@portofportland.com
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