PA.XII.A.R3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management
Airport specific security procedures.
Airport specific security procedures.
Bottom line
Movement through or into a SIDA is prohibited without authorization and proper identification being displayed. Pilots or passengers without proper identification who are observed entering a SIDA may be reported to the TSA or airport security and may be subject to civil and criminal fines and prosecution. If you are unsure of the location of a SIDA, contact the airport authority for additional information.
FAA references
- AIM 2-3-15 (Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AIM 5-6-12 (Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic (ESCAT)) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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