The Salina Airport Authority is reminding travelers that starting May 7, 2025, the TSA will require a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board domestic commercial flights.
All passengers age 18 and older must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or an approved alternative ID at TSA checkpoints. Without it, travelers could face delays, extra screening, or be denied access through security.
REAL ID-compliant licenses display a star in the top right corner. Kansas residents can learn how to obtain one by visiting the Kansas Department of Revenue at ksrevenue.gov/dovrealid.html.
Other accepted forms of ID include:
- U.S. passport or passport card
- DHS trusted traveler cards (e.g., Global Entry, NEXUS)
- U.S. military ID
- Permanent resident card
“Aviation security requirements are changing nationwide, and we want to ensure that every passenger traveling through Salina Regional Airport is fully prepared,” said Pieter Miller, Executive Director of the Salina Airport Authority. “Now is the time to double-check your ID and take action if you haven’t yet upgraded to a REAL ID.”
To raise awareness, the Salina Airport Authority has placed signs throughout the terminal and is working with airline partners and local groups to inform the public of the upcoming changes.
