Airport Security Bonds

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs, and Border Protection require an airport security bond for businesses and contractors operating within or that must have access to an airport’s security area. U.S. Customs requires these businesses and contractors have a bond in place to secure compliance with all regulations governing airport security areas.

You need this bond if you are business operating within or requiring access to a U.S. Customs security area at an airport. Common businesses that require these bonds are restaurants, coffee shops, vending machine operators, or independent retail stores. Similarly, this bond is required for businesses that provide janitorial, custodial, housekeeping, general contractor, subcontractor, engineering or other such services within an airport’s security area.

The minimum size of an airport security bond is $10,000. The bond amount is generally based on a calculation of $1,000 per each employee with U.S. Customs security area access. This amount may be adjusted at the discretion of a particular airport. See Customs Form 301 for more information.

Colonial offers the direct and digital way to obtain an airport security bond. We are the insurance company. We make it easy to obtain your bond instantly. The steps are easy—get a quote online, fill out your information, and enter your payment method. Print or e-file the bond from your home or office. It’s that simple!

Yes, it is important that you purchase your bond from a quality and financially-secure company. Colonial Surety Company is an A (Excellent) rated insurance company by A.M. Best, that has been incorporated since 1930. We are Treasury listed, licensed and admitted in all U.S. states and territories.