Airport SIDA id badge Questions and
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It is a security violation to provide an escort if you do not have: an "E" or an "A" printed
on your badge, because you are not authorized to escort anyone at any time.
Employees driving an AOA authorized vehicle that is providing a vehicle escort for an
unpermitted vehicle must: • be authorized to drive on the AOA
• have a SIDA badge that has an "E" or an "A" printed on it
• identify themselves to the security personnel at the AOA gate by presenting a valid SIDA badge
that is programmed with access for the AOA gate
All occupants of the vehicle providing the escort who have SIDA badges must: present
their badge and it must be programmed with access for the AOA gate
If an occupant of the vehicle providing the escort has a Green or White badge, or no badge at all:
they must present valid proof of identity to the security personnel at the AOA gate and
they must remain under escort when exiting the vehicle while on the SIDA. The driver of the
permitted vehicle must also identify who they are escorting and where they are going.
The driver of the unpermitted vehicle being escorted must: present a valid driver's license
to the security personnel and must remain in visual and physical proximity of the permitted
vehicle providing the escort at all times.
, All occupants of the vehicle being escorted must present valid proof of identity to the security
personnel at the AOA gate and must remain under personal escort when exiting the vehicle while
on the SIDA.
Acceptable documents for valid proof of identity can be found: on TSA's website at
www.tsa.gov under the link for Acceptable Identification at the checkpoint.
Some AOA gates require the use of: an intellikey (electronic key) to open the gate.
Insert and turn the intellikey unless there is a sign that says otherwise.
Intellikeys expire: when your badge expires and must be presented to the ACO when
renewing your badge.
• Do not allow others to use your intellikey
• you must return your intellikey to the ACO if you no longer need it or no longer work at DFW
Purpose of ID Badges • provide access into restricted areas allowing you to access certain
secured gates and doors required by your job
• lets other employees know that you are authorized to work at the airport
Answers| Latest Update
It is a security violation to provide an escort if you do not have: an "E" or an "A" printed
on your badge, because you are not authorized to escort anyone at any time.
Employees driving an AOA authorized vehicle that is providing a vehicle escort for an
unpermitted vehicle must: • be authorized to drive on the AOA
• have a SIDA badge that has an "E" or an "A" printed on it
• identify themselves to the security personnel at the AOA gate by presenting a valid SIDA badge
that is programmed with access for the AOA gate
All occupants of the vehicle providing the escort who have SIDA badges must: present
their badge and it must be programmed with access for the AOA gate
If an occupant of the vehicle providing the escort has a Green or White badge, or no badge at all:
they must present valid proof of identity to the security personnel at the AOA gate and
they must remain under escort when exiting the vehicle while on the SIDA. The driver of the
permitted vehicle must also identify who they are escorting and where they are going.
The driver of the unpermitted vehicle being escorted must: present a valid driver's license
to the security personnel and must remain in visual and physical proximity of the permitted
vehicle providing the escort at all times.
, All occupants of the vehicle being escorted must present valid proof of identity to the security
personnel at the AOA gate and must remain under personal escort when exiting the vehicle while
on the SIDA.
Acceptable documents for valid proof of identity can be found: on TSA's website at
www.tsa.gov under the link for Acceptable Identification at the checkpoint.
Some AOA gates require the use of: an intellikey (electronic key) to open the gate.
Insert and turn the intellikey unless there is a sign that says otherwise.
Intellikeys expire: when your badge expires and must be presented to the ACO when
renewing your badge.
• Do not allow others to use your intellikey
• you must return your intellikey to the ACO if you no longer need it or no longer work at DFW
Purpose of ID Badges • provide access into restricted areas allowing you to access certain
secured gates and doors required by your job
• lets other employees know that you are authorized to work at the airport
