Visitor Information
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The William J. Hughes Technical Center, aviation's premiere research, development, engineering, test and evaluation facility, would like your visit to be most informative and enjoyable. If you have any questions about tours only please contact Ginger Cairnes by email or call 609-485-4482.
To gain access to the Center, visitors who have been previously authorized and have a point of contact must go to the Security Operations Center, Building 320, located near the main entrance to the Center to obtain a temporary visitor badge and parking permit. The security contractor will attempt to locate your point of contact prior to granting access. Call (609)485-5210 for more access information.
There is a visitor shuttle van that is available. It runs from 7:00 AM until 4:30 PM Monday through Friday except holidays. The shuttle van only runs on Center and can be reached, at the request of a WJHTC employee, by calling x5-4888. The van will deliver visitors from the Security Operations Center to a point of contact and return them to the SOC. Employees may also use the shuttle.
Individuals, Schools and Organizations Visiting the WJHTC
Since the events of September 11, 2001 tours have been limited and are available as schedules permit. All general visits must be coordinated through the Visitor Program Manager, Ginger Cairnes (ginger.cairnes@faa.gov)
International Visitors to the WJHTC
All requestors for international visits must contact Ginger Cairnes, Ginger Cairnes and complete the "Request for Visit by Foreign National" form to receive proper clearance. Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of intended visit. Some clearances may take up to 3 months to process due to backlogs in the clearance area. FAA employees may access the FAA Foreign Visit on the Intraweb forms link for Internal Users.
Visiting the Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL)
The Transportation Security Laboratory, TSL, Building 315, is located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center, NJ 08405. Domestic visitors may schedule a visit, by contacting Paul Jankowski, TSL Outreach Liaison, at (paul.jankowski@dhs.gov) and copy Jesse Goldy, TSL Security Assistant, at (jesse.goldy@dhs.gov).
To gain access to the TSL, visitors must go to the Security Operations Center, Building 320, located near the main gate to obtain a temporary visitor badge, Upon arrival at the Security Operations Center, please call the TSL Security Desk at 609-813-2804 and they will provide an escort to the TSL.
International Visitors to the Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL)
All International Visitors must contact the US Embassy or TSL Host to schedule a visit. Once scheduled, the Embassy contact or TSL Host will send you the proper forms to complete and return to (jesse.goldy@dhs.gov). All Approvals require at least 20 days notice (unclassified), 30 days (classified).
Hours of Operation
The Technical Center is open to the public from 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, except all Federal holidays.
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VISITORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AT ALL TIMES BY A WJHTC EMPLOYEE