Security
Mesa Gateway Airport has one Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Checkpoint that features a PreCheck® lane to get you to your gate fast. For an easy experience, know what you can bring through the Security Checkpoint, follow TSA’s 3-1-1 rule, and be sure your ID is compliant.
Security Wait Time
The Security Checkpoint opens two hours prior to scheduled departures.
General Screening:
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TSA PreCheck:
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Security wait times are estimated.
REAL ID
Adult passengers 18 years old and older must show valid identification at the Security Checkpoint. View a list of acceptable IDs on TSA’s website.
If your ID is not REAL ID-compliant, you may visit the ConfirmID page and pay the $45 fee before heading to the airport. TSA will attempt to verify your identity, but passage through security is not guaranteed. We strongly recommend having a REAL ID before you plan to travel by air.
TSA PreCheck®
Adult passengers aged 18 and older may sign up for TSA PreCheck® for $79.75 for five years. TSA PreCheck® provides a faster security screening process with no need to remove shoes, laptops, 3-1-1 liquids, belts, or light jackets.
TSA Cares
Request a TSA Passenger Support Specialist to assist travelers with disabilities, medical conditions, or other special needs and assistance during the screening process. For assistance with check-in or boarding, please contact your airline.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t have my ID, can I still fly?
Find more information on getting through the TSA Security Checkpoint without your ID on TSA’s website.
What kind of identification should I bring for my child?
Visit TSA’s website for more information on identification for children.
I left something in the Security Checkpoint, how do I get it back?
Leave a message on TSA’s lost and found hotline at +1 (602) 626-1453 or complete their online form.
Can I bring food or a beverage through TSA?
Check out TSA’s comprehensive list of food and beverages allowed. Mesa Gateway Airport has water bottle refill stations at the gates.
Can I contact a TSA representative located at Mesa Gateway Airport?
While you can’t speak with a TSA representative at Mesa Gateway Airport, TSA has many ways you can get in touch with them. AskTSA is available on X and Facebook or text “Travel” to AskTSA (275-872). Other options are available as well, visit the TSA Customer Service page for more information.
What time does the Security Checkpoint open?
TSA opens the Security Checkpoint at Mesa Gateway Airport two hours prior to scheduled departures.