AEP Full Form — What Is an Airport Entry Pass?
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
AEP stands for Airport Entry Pass, also called an Aerodrome Entry Permit. It is the staff identity pass that authorises an airport worker to enter specific security zones. In India it is applied for through the BCAS eSahaj portal after police verification, and it works only in the zones you are cleared for.
- Full form
- Airport Entry Pass
- Also called
- Aerodrome Entry Permit
- Issued via
- BCAS eSahaj
What is an Airport Entry Pass used for?
An AEP is used by airport staff — crew, ground handlers, housekeeping, fuellers, caterers — to enter the security zones their job needs. It stops unauthorised people reaching secure areas and helps identify insiders, because everyone airside must display a valid pass.
What are the rules for carrying an AEP?
Always display your AEP visibly, never lend it to anyone, never enter a zone you are not cleared for, and report a lost pass immediately. Misusing an AEP can cost your job and lead to prosecution.
At a glance
- AEP = Airport Entry Pass (Aerodrome Entry Permit).
- It authorises staff to enter specific airport zones.
- Issued through BCAS eSahaj after verification.
- Always display it; never share it.
Quick answers
What is the full form of AEP?
AEP stands for Airport Entry Pass (also known as an Aerodrome Entry Permit).
Is an AEP the same as a boarding pass?
No — an AEP is a staff pass for security zones; a boarding pass is for a passenger to board a flight.