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Letter of support

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Letter of support

What is the letter of support?

The letter of support is a form that needs to be completed. If your company is applying to join the Security ID Scheme at a MAG airport, you need to get an existing authorised MAG airport organisation to submit this form.

Your company must be sponsored by an approved MAG airport organisation, so they can confirm your legitimate need to operate in the airport environment.

FAQs

Who needs to complete the MAG letter of support form?

The letter of support must be completed by an existing MAG authorised organisation already approved to operate at the airport.

This is typically:
  • A current airport-based company (sponsor organisation)
  • An organisation that:
    • Holds an ID Pass Scheme membership
    • Has a contract with your company

This organisation must confirm that your company has a legitimate operational need to access the airport.

Which individual should complete the form from the MAG authorised organisation?

The letter of support form must be submitted by someone within the existing MAG authorised organisation who is either:

What is the existing MAG organisation (sponsoring organisation) confirming?

By completing the letter of support, the sponsoring organisation confirms:
  • Your company has a valid business relationship (e.g. contract or service provision)
  • Your company has a genuine operational requirement to work at the airport
  • Access to restricted areas is necessary for that type of work

What supporting evidence is required for the form?

The letter of support must include:
  • Evidence of a contract or formal works agreement
  • The duration of the work
  • Details of:
    • What work is being carried out
    • Where access is required
  • Access zones required

ID Centre contact details

East Midlands

Phone number
01332 852968


Address
Address EMA ID Centre
Building 113
Viscount Road
Castle Donington
DE74 2SA

Manchester

Phone number
01614 893545


Address
Manchester ID Centre
Manchester Airport
Manchester
M90 1XQ

Stansted

Phone number
01279 662500


Address
Stansted ID Centre
Ground Floor
Enterprise House
Stansted Airport
Essex
CM24 1QW
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