Information on visiting ARL:UT
Location
ARL:UT at the UT Pickle Research Campus
10000 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
Google Map
The ARL:UT visitor entrance is located on Burnet Road, across from the intersection of Burnet Road and Rutland Drive. Visitors may use the u-shaped parking lot directly in front of the entrance.
Mailing Address
PO Box 9767
Austin, TX 78766-9767
Telephone: 512 835-3200
Email: Information Request
Access
Advance Notice. Admission is restricted to individuals conducting official business with our laboratories. The ARL:UT Security Visit Control Office must be informed in advance about scheduled visits. Notify your ARL:UT point of contact well ahead of time of your intent to visit the facility, or contact the ARL:UT Security Visit Control Office at 512-835-3701, Fax: 512-835-3730.
If you currently hold a security clearance through your organization, your security office may submit requests through the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) using SMO Code 55354. A DoD visit authorization letter may be faxed to ARL:UT Security Visit Control Office.
Identification. Visitors must present a valid government issued picture ID (i.e. passport, military ID, or state driver's license) upon arrival. Company IDs and credit cards are not acceptable forms of identification.
Restricted Items. Firearms or other dangerous weapons are prohibited unless specifically authorized by Title 18 United States Code, Section 930(c). Some visitor electronic devices or other material/equipment have restrictions on use or possession within ARL:UT facilities, and may need to be checked at the security desk during your visit.
Toll Roads
The most direct route by car to ARL:UT from the Austin airport (ABIA) involves the 183 toll road. No cash is required. Vehicles without a TxTag are billed by mail based on license plate readers. Rental car agencies may offer a TxTag for a nominal daily fee. Check with your rental car company in advance.
