Twenty-five years after 9/11 changed the realities of air travel and security, the Transportation Security Administration is bringing back gate access for non-travelers, but only at specific locations.
The program is called Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allowing non-passengers to be at airport gates for arrivals and departures.
Interested parties must apply 1-3 days before their visit, and the pass is valid for one calendar day with re-entry.
Who qualifies for Gateside by TSA PreCheck?
The program is only available to TSA PreCheck members and those with a Known Traveler Number.
Children may visit, but they'll need to be entered alongside their parent or guardian's registration.
What airports have Gateside by TSA PreCheck?
The following airports are listed in the program:
- Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Arizona
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Ohio
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Texas
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Michigan
- Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) in Kansas
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indiana
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Nevada
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California
- Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) in Arkansas
- Will Rogers International Airport (OKC) in Oklahoma
- Eppley Airfield (OMA) in Nebraska
- San Diego International Airport (SAN) in California
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Utah
Does Philadelphia have Gateside by TSA PreCheck?
No, Philadelphia International Airport is not included in the 13 airports
with Gateside by TSA PreCheck.
However, the airport has its own gate access program called Wingmate, which allows visitors guest pass entry to access the airport gates.
Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing all things trending, breaking and city-related for USA TODAY's Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How does TSA's gate pass work, is it in Philly?
