ACDBE

Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise is a certification program for small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals seeking airport concession opportunities. ACDBE certification enables participation in federally-funded airport concession contracts at commercial airports.

The ACDBE program is administered by the Department of Transportation and applies to concessions such as food and beverage, retail, rental cars, and other services at airports receiving federal funding. ACDBE goals are separate from standard DBE requirements and focus specifically on airport concession opportunities. Certification requirements include size standards, ownership, and control criteria.