Briefing · Airport Access
Long Beach Airport requires a security badge for all ramp access.
We handle this with you, usually on your first lesson.
Every person who accesses the airfield at KLGB needs an active AOA (Air Operations Area) security badge. The badge must be worn visibly at all times on airport property, and there are fines for non-compliance and for failing to return expired badges. The badging process changed on May 11, 2026, AOA printing is now Wednesday afternoons only and training is by online appointment. The official source of truth is the City of Long Beach badging page: longbeach.gov/lgb/about-us/airport-badging.
We usually kick this off on your first lesson when you're already at the school, Sam walks you through the Form 1002 application and submits it to the airport. If you'd rather get it going sooner, email admin@aceshighaviation.com and we'll handle it remotely.
Either way, you'll need two valid forms of government-issued ID with names that match exactly. No mutilated, laminated or illegible documents.
As of May 11, 2026, training for new applicants and renewals is online appointment only. Walk-in training is no longer offered. You book it yourself directly with the Badging Office, pick AOA training and a slot that works for you, then complete the training at the scheduled time.
You can only pick up your badge after you've completed the training appointment you booked in Step 2. No training, no badge, they will turn you away.
Once training is done, head to the Badging Office on a Wednesday afternoon. AOA badge printing is Wednesday afternoons only (the office reserves Wednesday 1–5pm for AOA badges). Bring the same two original IDs you applied with, plus your training certificate. The last applicant is taken 30 minutes before close, so don't cut it fine.
Badging Office: 4401 E. Donald Douglas Dr, First Floor (Nuspace building), Long Beach CA 90808.
Contact: (562) 570-2618 · LGBBadging@longbeach.gov
Once you have your badge in hand, text a photo to (562) 726-3719 or email it to admin@aceshighaviation.com. We log it and set up your ramp + aircraft access on our end.
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Your badge must be worn visibly at all times while on airport property. This is not optional. The airport enforces this and there are fines for non-compliance.
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When your badge expires, return it to the Badging Office. Unreturned badges incur the replacement-fee schedule (below) after a 30-day grace period, charged to the badge holder.
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1st replacement: $150. 2nd: $200. 3rd: $250. Lose three within two years and you are permanently ineligible for KLGB ID Media. Don't lose it.
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Your badge is issued to you personally, do not lend, share, or let anyone else use it. If it's lost or stolen, notify the Badging Office and Aces High immediately so access can be revoked and a replacement issued.
Questions
Call or text Aces High if you have any questions about the badge process. For Badging Office hours and scheduling, contact them directly at (562) 570-2618.