Who has the authority to produce and issue AOA permits?

Who has the authority to produce and issue AOA permits?

• A. DFW International Airport Board
• B. Airport Tenants
• C. DPS
• D. The FAA

Answer: (A)

Access to the Aircraft Operations Area is controlled by the airport operator. The DFW International Airport Board has the responsibility and authority to establish and issue AOA permits to individuals who need airside access. This centralized control ensures consistent security screening, training, and badge issuance in line with the airport’s security program. Airport tenants don’t independently issue permits, and while DPS enforces security and the FAA oversees federal safety and regulations, neither issues individual AOA access permits for a specific airport.

Access to the Aircraft Operations Area is controlled by the airport operator. The DFW International Airport Board has the responsibility and authority to establish and issue AOA permits to individuals who need airside access. This centralized control ensures consistent security screening, training, and badge issuance in line with the airport’s security program. Airport tenants don’t independently issue permits, and while DPS enforces security and the FAA oversees federal safety and regulations, neither issues individual AOA access permits for a specific airport.