Access to Kirtland Air Force Base:
If you do possess a DOE HSPD-12 credential, you must register in a KAFB DBIDS office, information below. If you do not possess a DOE HSPD-12 badge, we will add you to an Entry Access List for the week of the meeting. DBIDS is not required for visitors on the Entry Access List. When you arrive, you must provide a valid form of ID, Vehicle Registration, and proof of Insurance to get onto KAFB. Please bring one of the Acceptable Forms of Identification.
If you have any of the following identification documents, they may be used in place of DBIDS for access to KAFB.
- DoD Common Access Card (CAC) – all versions
- DoD Military Identification Card
- DoD Guard and Reserve Dependent Identification Card
- DoD Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card
- Department of the Army Civilian Identification Card
- Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
KAFB DBIDS
At the time of visit to a DBIDS office (called visitor centers – see below for locations and hours of operation), the following must also be provided:
- Driver’s License
- Registration
- Proof of Insurance
- (If the vehicle is a rental car) Rental agreement or receipt
Note: You can verify whether your HSPD-12 federal credential is registered in DBIDS by visiting a DBIDS office. DBIDS is an Air Force requirement and status of DBIDS registration cannot be checked at the SNL Badge Office (1st floor of IPOC).
DBIDS offices and operating hours (map below)
- IPOC, 2nd floor, Room 2161; Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:00 pm; phone: 505-845-7227
- Access requires HSPD-12 registration at SNL Badge Office (1st floor of IPOC).
- Truman Gate Visitor Center; Open 24 hrs / 7 days a week; phone: 505-846-2676
For the Truman Visitor Center, stay in the right lane, and exit prior to the gate. You will see a sign for Visitor Center. You can register your credential for DBIDS inside.