Badging
This section provides information, forms, and explanations of process required to obtain our Airport security badge.

DSM Airport Badging

The Des Moines International Airport Badging Office issues, tracks, and manages the Airport ID badges for:

  • Airport employees
  • Airline employees
  • Concessionaire employees (employees of retail shops, restaurants, rental car operations, etc.)
  • Airport service provider employees (employees of fixed-base operators such as Signature Flight Support and Elliott Aviation)
  • Airport based pilots and Flying Club members

All employees must have the proper security and identification credentials to work on Airport properties, including public areas.

The Badging Office is located in the main passenger terminal on the second floor, Room 207. Enter the doors located at the skywalk entrance and take the stairs or elevator to the second floor. Room 207 is located in the hallway marked Administrative Offices.

Airport Badging Office hours and contact information:

Contact Info

Des Moines International Airport
5800 Fleur Drive, Rm. 201
Des Moines, IA 50321

Phone: (515) 256-5005
Fax: (515) 256-5048

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
The Badging Office is closed from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm for lunch
The Badging Office will be closed to observe major holidays

Questions? Please contact Kym Dresback for more information about badging operations.