Encrypted Airport Police Departments
20 airport police departments across the United States have encrypted their radio communications, blocking public access to critical safety information.
About Airport Police Departments
Police departments serving commercial and general aviation airports.
Impact of Encryption
Airport encryption affects travelers and aviation enthusiasts who monitor airport operations for safety and situational awareness.
Affected Stakeholders
- Travelers
- Aviation media
- Airline employees
- TSA coordination
States with Most Encrypted Airport Police Departments
Encryption Technologies Used
All Encrypted Airport Police Departments
Browse all 20 airport police departments that have encrypted their communications.
| Agency | State | County | Encryption | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Hope (Hollywood-Burbank) Airport | CA | Los Angeles | P25 DES-OFB | Tactical Only |
| San Francisco International Airport (SFO) | CA | San Francisco | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Philadelphia Airport (KPHL) | PA | Philadelphia | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Bishop International Airport Authority | MI | Genesee | P25 ADP | Fully Encrypted |
| Wayne County Airport Authority | MI | Wayne | P25 DES-OFB | Fully Encrypted |
| St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport | FL | Pinellas | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport | TX | Tarrant | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Houston Airport System | TX | Harris | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Toledo Express Airport | OH | Lucas | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Denver International Airport | CO | Denver | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Tri Cities Airport Authority | TN | Sullivan | P25 ADP | Specific Channels |
| Lexington-Blue Grass Airport | KY | Fayette | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Mass/Logan International Airport | MA | Suffolk | P25 AES-256 | Specific Channels |
| Spokane International Airport | WA | Spokane | P25 AES-256 | Tactical Only |
| Dear Valley Airport | AZ | Maricopa | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Glendale Airport | AZ | Maricopa | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Goodyear Airport | AZ | Maricopa | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport | AZ | Maricopa | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Will Rogers (OKC) Airport | OK | Oklahoma | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
| Boise International Airport | ID | Ada | P25 AES-256 | Fully Encrypted |
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