{"id":24222,"date":"2026-09-07T12:48:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T07:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=24222"},"modified":"2026-09-07T12:50:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T07:20:02","slug":"tsa-gateside-precheck-us-airport-gate-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/tsa-gateside-precheck-us-airport-gate-access\/","title":{"rendered":"TSA Lets Non-Travelers Enter US Airport Gates with New Gateside PreCheck Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Families and friends can once again say goodbye at the airport gate at select US airports. The Transportation Security Administration has introduced Gateside by TSA PreCheck, a new program that allows eligible non-travelers to go beyond airport security without a flight ticket. The program is now available at 13 airports across the United States. Approved visitors can meet arriving passengers at their gate, spend more time with family before departure, or visit restaurants and shops beyond the TSA security checkpoint.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Gateside by TSA PreCheck?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Gateside by TSA PreCheck is an airport visitor access program for people who are not flying. Normally, passengers need a valid boarding pass to go through a TSA security checkpoint. Under the program, approved visitors can receive a pass that allows access to the secure side of the terminal. Visitors must still go through TSA security screening. They cannot use the pass to board a flight. The initiative gives families and friends more time together while maintaining normal airport security requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Can You Do With a TSA Gateside Pass?<\/b><\/h3>\n

A TSA Gateside pass offers several useful options for families and airport visitors. Approved visitors can:<\/span><\/p>\n