We welcome visitors to our main campus in Richland, Washington.
PNNL is 17 miles from the Tri-Cities Airport (PSC), which is located in neighboring Pasco. The airport is served by major airlines, including Delta, United, Alaska, and Horizon Air. We look forward to seeing you.
Visitor Requirements
Federal regulations require that visitors receive authorization prior to arrival at PNNL, and that they get a visitor’s badge upon arrival on campus.
Badging Procedures: U.S. Citizens
U.S. citizens must present valid, government-issued photo identification such as a U.S. passport or state-issued driver’s license. State driver’s licenses and identification cards must meet the REAL-ID ACT OF 2005 standards established by the Department of Homeland Security.
Visitors with state driver’s licenses or identification cards that do not comply with REAL ID standards will be permitted access to facilities only when escorted by a PNNL employee.
Badging Procedures: Foreign Nationals
Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) of the United States must present a valid LPR card or evidence of lawful status if waiting for an LPR card to be issued. Non-U.S. citizens who are not LPRs must provide valid passports and visa documentation, including an I-94 Departure Record or an applicable passport admission stamp.
Facility Access
Visitors should review the information in the PNNL Facility Access Guide, which includes the requirements for the safety and security of the site and personnel.
Key PNNL Locations
Discovery Hall
Located within walking distance of PNNL's research facilities, Discovery Hall is where PNNL researchers gather with academic and industrial partners. Please begin your visit at PNNL’s Badging and Operations Center at 650 Horn Rapids Road, Richland, WA 99354.
PNNL-Sequim
The PNNL-Sequim campus, in Sequim, Washington, houses the only marine research facilities in the Department of Energy complex. The campus is uniquely positioned for marine-based research that is focused on helping the nation achieve sustainable energy, a sustaining environment, and coastal security.
PNNL Seattle Research Center
The PNNL Seattle Research Center is located in the heart of Seattle’s South Lake Union, alongside leading top tech companies, research institutions, and universities.
PNNL Portland Research Center
The PNNL Portland Research Center was established to advance the missions of the laboratory and more specifically the work being performed by the lab’s Energy & Environment Directorate.