TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Airports
Complete list of airports with touchless identity verification
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID uses facial comparison technology to verify your identity in 10 seconds or less — halving the time compared to standard PreCheck lanes. Find out which airports support this technology.
Participating Airlines
You can only use Touchless ID if your airline partners with the service at that specific airport.
Airports with Touchless ID
Showing 60 airports
How to Enroll in Touchless ID
Have TSA PreCheck
You must be a TSA PreCheck member or have access through Global Entry, NEXUS, or similar trusted traveler programs.
Upload Your Passport
Go to your airline's frequent flyer profile, upload an image of your passport photo page, and consent to the facial identification program.
Use at the Airport
At participating airports, approach the Touchless ID lane. A camera takes your photo and compares it to your passport photo on file in about 10 seconds.
Good to Know
Privacy Protection
Your photo and personal data are deleted within 24 hours of your scheduled flight departure. Images are not used for law enforcement, surveillance, or shared with other entities.
Bring Your ID
Always bring your Real ID or passport to the airport, even if you've opted into Touchless ID. Technology can malfunction and officers may ask to see a valid ID.
FAQ
What is TSA PreCheck Touchless ID?
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID uses facial comparison technology to verify your identity at the security checkpoint. A camera takes your photo and compares it to your passport photo on file, completing identity verification in about 10 seconds — roughly half the time of standard PreCheck lanes.
How do I opt in to Touchless ID?
If you have TSA PreCheck (or get it through Global Entry), go to your airline frequent flyer profile, upload an image of your passport, and consent to the facial identification program. You need to do this separately for each airline you fly.
Which airlines participate in Touchless ID?
The five participating airlines are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. You can only use Touchless ID when flying with a participating airline at a participating airport.
Is my biometric data stored permanently?
No. TSA deletes your photo and personal data within 24 hours of your scheduled flight departure. The images are not used for law enforcement or surveillance, and are not shared with other entities.
Do I still need to bring my ID?
Yes. TSA recommends you always bring a Real ID or acceptable alternative like a passport. Technology can malfunction or officers may need to verify your identity manually.
How many airports have Touchless ID?
As of spring 2026, 60 airports across the United States offer TSA PreCheck Touchless ID lanes, with more expected to be added in the future.
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