The Fort Knox Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) reminds visitors, contractors, and family members that Chaffee Gate Visitor Center (2494 North Dixie Highway, Fort Knox, KY 40121) offers streamlined digital pre-registration for installation access passes.
How to Obtain a Fort Knox Visitor Pass
- REAL ID Requirement: Adult visitors (18+) must present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport at the Chaffee Gate Visitor Center, open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Automated Kiosks & Online Pre-Vetting: Visitors can complete background pre-registration up to 30 days in advance via the official Fort Knox Automated Installation Entry (AIE) portal to expedite pass pickup.
Direct Access to the Patton Museum
- Visitors heading only to the General George Patton Museum of Leadership do not need a Fort Knox visitor pass and can enter directly from US 31W via the museum exit.
