The Communications Center/Badging Office verifies that badge applicants have undergone and cleared the required security background checks and ensures that badge holders understand the security rules and procedures related to the possession and use of an Airport Badge.
Air carriers and tenants who hold a lease/contract with the Airport are considered participants with the HCDA and do not require sponsorship for badge issuance. Participants who contract with other companies to perform a service, which requires unescorted access to a security-sensitive area may be permitted under the authority/sponsorship of an Airline or Tenant, or Government Agency and must obtain an Airport Photo ID Badge.
Companies that do not have a direct contractual relationship with the Airport, but still require access to the Airport must be sponsored by an Airline, Tenant, or Participant of the HCDA; thus have an identification badge. Government agencies that have jurisdiction at the Airport are not required to have a sponsor. (All Airport Badging / Access Control policies and procedures are under continuous review, and subject to revision; continue to visit this site for updated policies and procedures.)
Applications are available for download and must be received by the Communications Center/Badging Office 24-hours prior to processing, signatures must be original.
To access the Communications Center/Badging Office, proceed to the Airport's Administrative offices on Tuesday or Thursday between 8 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
For large groups (5 or more people from the same entity), call (843) 839-7372 or e-mail [email protected] to schedule a time. The Communications Center/Badging Office is closed on Horry County observed holidays. Visit horrycounty.org for the listing of observed holidays.
Individuals whose employment conditions require unescorted access to the SIDA, Sterile or AOA must attend a training class before a badge will be issued. All training occurs at the ARFF Training Center, located in the ARFF building adjacent to the airport terminal.
Classes take place Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m..
Classes take place Wednesdays, immediately following SIDA & Sterile Area Training.
Individuals whose employment conditions require unescorted access to the SIDA, Sterile or AOA must attend a training class before a badge will be issued. All training occurs at the ARFF Training Center, located in the ARFF building adjacent to the airport terminal.
Each employee and employer is responsible for reporting lost/stolen badges to the Communications Center/Badging Office immediately, (843) 839-7372. Replacement of the badge will be permitted only after the employee, or the employer, reports the loss to the Communications Center/Badging Office and pays the replacement fee. Unless otherwise specified, the lost/stolen badge fees are:
Each individual/employee/company is responsible for reporting lost/stolen badges to the Communications Center/Badging Office immediately, (843) 839-7372. Replacement of the badge will be permitted only after the individual/employee/company reports the loss to the Communications Center/Badging Office and pays the replacement fee. Unless otherwise specified, the lost/stolen badge fees are:
