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Obtaining an Airtask pass

To fly on the FAAM aircraft you will have to be in possession of an Airtask pass. The application process is the same for everybody (Met Office, University etc.). The pass is valid for up to three years from issue. Your application should be sent to Airtask (see below).

This page was last updated 17 November 2025 with new version of the Airtask Pass Application Form.

As of March 2025 it is no longer possible to apply for a Cranfield Airport airside pass. 

For a New Airtask Pass

Please provide with 5 working days’ notice for an Airtask Pass:

  • A completed version of this document (Airtask Pass Application v1.12) which can be filled in electronically.
  • A formal letter on headed paper required from the named organisation confirming proof of employment or study with said organisation.
  • A photocopy/scan of the personal details page of your passport.
  • A passport size photograph/scan.

To Renew an Airtask Pass

Please provide the same documentation as for a new pass but note the difference:

  • An updated formal letter on headed paper required from the named organisation confirming proof of continued employment or study with said organisation.

Send the completed form, and required supporting documentation, electronically (email address is on the first page of the Airtask Pass Application form) or in paper form to:

Airtask Group Ltd
Regus House
Fairbourne Drive
Atterbury
Milton Keynes
MK10 9RG

Airtask should email you when your pass has been created and is ready to collect from Airtask Operations in Cranfield University Building 146/detachment location.

Pass Application Process:

  1. A user completes the application form for an Airtask pass and (e)mails it, the photo, passport copy and formal letter to Airtask.
  2. On receipt Airtask send just the Airtask Pass Application to FAAM Ops to authorise and confirm if a Cranfield Airside Access pass is required.
  3. FAAM Ops return the authorised form to Airtask who check the details and eligibility. 
  4. If just an Airtask Pass is required Airtask will then create the pass and should email you to confirm it is ready to collect. See note b) below. Skip to 7). Please check your junk/spam folders for this email.
  5. Your Airtask pass should be collected from Airtask Ops (in FAAM’s office) once notified available. You will be asked to sign for your pass when you collect it, after a local airside safety briefing, from Airtask Ops during normal office hours (or from 3 hours before a flight.). If you are only involved in flying from a detached location Airtask Ops will bring your pass there.

    Please note that:

a) The duration of validity of your pass will be determined by the Start and Expected Completion dates you write on the application form, to a maximum of two years.

• If you will be involved in a single flying campaign you hopefully know the dates it will take place. Be aware that you may be involved in an experience flight a month or more in advance of that so check the earliest date you may wish to fly before completing the form.

• If you expect to fly on multiple campaigns over multiple years then note the name of the campaigns you know and put an appropriate start date with the end date up to 2 years later.

b) If you are applying in advance of a campaign, particularly an overseas one, your application may be held until closer to the start date to be processed in a batch.

c) After authorising the application FAAM is not part or the process. If you have not received an email from Airtask confirming your pass has been created please contact Airtask and not FAAM.