A methodology for measuring airbag-dummy surface contact load was explored. The TekScan surface thin film individual FlexiForce sensors were used. These individual sensors allow the flexibility of distributing the sensors over a wide surface area. A 24-channel data conditioning system was constructed to collect data at 10 kHz per sensor. The sensors were calibrated individually before use. A rigid disc is used to provide backing for the sensor when mounted on a compliant surface. The best mounting disc was identified based on extensive evaluation tests. A set of 14 sensors was mounted on the small Hybrid-III dummy for airbag tests at close proximity. The summed sensor load shows fair repeatability and agrees with the airbag pressure data trend. Variability of the sensor load at individual locations was observed and could be caused by the variable airbag fabric unwrapping and shearing effects. Recommendations were given for further validation of the sensor performance under various loading and compliant surface conditions.