I'm almost certain that bear has neither a badge nor the current gate code. And since I know all of the precautions are in place to keep me safe, this bear cannot possibly be where he is.
That was in Barrow, AK, spring of 2005 If I remember right. The airline was Cape Smythe Air Service. FSS called and let us know a bear was on the ramp heading our way. So for some reason the baggage handlers and other personnel went inside. The plane is a Beech 99 with optional belly pod.