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Detroit Metro Airport Willow Run Airport Business

Badging Overview

Before You Apply:

  • Background Checks Required: FBI fingerprint check, Security Threat Assessment, Wants and Warrants Check
  • Processing Time: Allow 2-5 days (up to 14 days in some cases)
  • Eligibility: Must have frequent and recurring need for airport access

Walk-ins Accepted for the Following Services:

  • Badge Separation drop-off
  • Badge reprints for damaged or inoperable badges
  • Badge Replacement
  • Administrative Penalty (cut-off 2:45pm)
  • Found a lost Badge
  • Adding icons: Customs Seal & Escort Authority
  • Adding ramp driving (cut-off 3pm)
  • AOA Vehicle Permit pick-up/drop-off
  • Badge color change
  • Name change (legal, personal name change)
  • Removing a company after dual badged
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Required Documentation

  • Two valid forms of ID
  • At least one government-issued
  • At least one with photo
  • Must verify identity and employment eligibility

Security Training

  • Computer-based interactive training
  • Multiple modules based on access needs
  • SIDA (1 hour), Ramp (30 mins), ADA (15 mins)
  • Background must clear before training

Badge Renewal

  • Annual renewal in birth month
  • Can renew up to 1 month early
  • 15-minute security training required
  • Late renewal incurs fees and longer training

Fees and Billing

  • Processing fees charged per application
  • Monthly billing to companies
  • Replacement fees for lost/stolen badges
  • Contractors pay at time of service

Badge Application Requirements

Getting airport access requires the right documentation and approvals. Select your category below to view specific requirements, required forms, and application procedures for your badge type.

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Contact Us

Contact Us

Office Phone: (734) 942-3606
Fax: (734) 942-3814
Email: security@wcaa.us

Office Hours

M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday open at 7:00 a.m.
The Credentials Office is closed for Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Mailing Address

Airport Security
Emergency and Support Services Headquarters, Bldg 610
31399 East Service DriveDetroit, MI 48242

Additional Contacts

24/7 Airport Response Center (ARC): 734-942-5304/5

Airfield Operations: 734-942-3823

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is Michigan’s busiest airport, connecting over 30 million passengers annually through world-class terminals and global flight routes.