SFO Becomes Latest US Airport to Allow Non-Flyers Past TSA—Full List
Summary
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) now allows visitors without plane tickets to pass through TSA security with a Gate Explorer Pass. Many other U.S. airports have similar programs that let approved non-flyers enter secure areas after ID checks and security screening.Key Facts
- SFO started its visitor pass program on April 28, 2024.
- Visitors need approval, government-issued ID, and TSA screening to enter.
- These passes do not allow access to TSA PreCheck or CLEAR lanes.
- Many airports limit the number of visitors and the time they can spend airside.
- Similar programs exist at 18 major U.S. airports including Seattle, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Orlando.
- Some smaller airports also offer visitor passes but with more restrictions.
- The programs began in the late 2010s and have grown faster since 2023.
- Airports can suspend or change their visitor pass programs at any time.
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