🛡️ Long Beach Airport Security Badge Instructions
At Aces High Aviation, all students and renters are required to obtain an AOA (Airport Operations Area) badge in order to access the aircraft and ramp area at Long Beach Airport. This guide will walk you through the full process step by step.
✅ Step 1: Pick Up & Complete the Forms
- Visit Aces High Aviation to collect the security badge application forms from Sam.
- Fill out your portion of the paperwork completely.
- Sam will review and submit the paperwork for you.
- You must bring two forms of ID with you. Acceptable types can be found here.
✅ Step 2: Wait for Your Badge to Be Approved
- The approval process takes about 3 weeks, but in some cases can be much longer.
- Once your badge is ready, Aces High Aviation will contact you.
✅ Step 3: Pick Up Your Badge and Complete Training
- Go to the Badging Office with the same two forms of ID you submitted earlier.
- 📍 4401 E. Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808
- Double-check the current hours here: 👉 LGB Badging Office Info
- Be aware, they will not accept you if you arrive less than 1 hour before closing (even for lunch).
✅ Step 4: Activate Your Badge with Aces High Aviation
- Once you’ve picked up your badge, text a photo of it to: 📲 (562) 726-3719
- We’ll then add it to our system to give you facility access.
⚠️ Important Reminders
- Wear your badge at all times while on airport property.
Failure to do so may result in significant fines or removal from the premises. - When your badge expires or is no longer needed, return it to the Badging Office.
Failure to do so may result in a $200+ fine from Long Beach Airport.
📞 Contacts
Aces High Aviation
📱 (562) 726-3719
✉️ admin@aceshighaviation.com
Long Beach Badging Office
📱 (562) 570-2618
✉️ LGBBadging@longbeach.gov
Helpful Links
- Getting Started Guide – Learn what to expect as a new student at Aces High
- Student Documents & Requirements – TSA clearance, medicals, and other required paperwork
- Aircraft Checklists & Resources – Preflight checklists, POHs, and aircraft-specific documents