The security checkpoint is open and operational an hour to 90 minutes before the first departing flight of the day, typically around 4:00 a.m. Security checkpoint hours are subject to change. The RNO terminal is open and operational 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Identification
All passengers (age 18 years and older) must present their government-issued photo ID—such as a driver’s license or passport—to the TSA checkpoint staff as they pass through the security checkpoint.

Please note: Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly within the U.S., make sure it is REAL ID compliant.
Nevada Real ID Information
TSA Real ID Information

Boarding Passes
TSA at RNO uses credential authentication technology (CAT). CAT is linked electronically to the Secure Flight database, which confirms travelers’ flight details, ensuring they are ticketed for travel that day. CAT also displays any pre-screening statuses (like TSA PreCheck®) that the traveler is eligible for.

While boarding passes may not be required during TSA checkpoint screenings at RNO due to our CAT tech, it’s always good to have your boarding pass handy, whether that’s a printed version or one that lives on your phone or phone’s digital wallet. Passengers still need to check in with their airline and will need a mobile or printed boarding pass to show the airline representative at their gate as they board their flight.

You can get a boarding pass at RNO in a number of different ways:

• Download a mobile boarding pass directly to your phone through your airline.
• Print your boarding pass at your airline’s ticket counter.
• Print your boarding pass at one of your airline’s self-service ticket kiosks.
• Print your boarding pass at a curbside check-in station (these are only available through American Airlines and Southwest Airlines).

You may have heard that the TSA has a passion for prohibited items—but there are a few they’ll let you bring on board! (Within reason, of course.)

Liquids
You’re allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. Only one bag is allowed per passenger, and all products must be placed in a clear, quart-sized Ziploc bag.

Please follow TSA’s 3-1-1 liquid rule for carry-on luggage:

• 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item
• 1 quart-sized bag
• 1 bag per passenger

Any containers that are larger than 3.4 ounces, regardless of the amount inside, must be in checked baggage. Exemptions to this rule include medications and infant and child nourishments.

Learn more: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/liquids-rule 

Firearms
Federal law prohibits the transportation of firearms and/or ammunition in carry-on baggage.

For passengers looking to travel with/or to transport firearms through RNO, there are strict regulations that you need to know before attempting to do so.

Please check TSA’s rules and regulations regarding the transport of firearms before you come to the airport.

Learn More: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-ammunition

Medical Marijuana
Federal law prohibits the transportation of recreational marijuana.

For passengers looking to travel with medical marijuana through RNO, there are strict regulations in place that you should review before traveling through the airport.

Please check TSA’s rules and regulations regarding medical marijuana before you come to the airport.

Learn More: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/medical-marijuana

No need to remove shoes, belts, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, or jackets—TSA Pre-Check® is an expedited screening program that allows frequent travelers to experience a smoother screening process, in fact, 94% of TSA PreCheck® passengers wait less than 5 minutes!

You can find the TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Center in the Ticketing Hall across from the Delta Air Lines ticket counter. The TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Center is open:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours of operation may vary and are subject to change.
• Although walk-ins are welcome, we encourage you to check available hours or pre-enroll on www.identogo.com/precheck.

If you’re enrolling and are a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, you can apply online, pre-enroll, and set up an appointment to visit the enrollment center at RNO.

Note: RNO does not have a Global Entry enrollment office. The nearest offices are located in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City. Learn more about Global Entry.

Currently, due to TSA directives, only ticketed customers can access areas beyond the security checkpoint, but Security Documents or Non-Passenger Escort (NPE) passes may be given to someone who is meeting or escorting. A few examples of these are as follows:

1. An unaccompanied minor (children ages 5-11 years old who are traveling alone).
2. A person with a disability.
3. Young travelers under the age of 18 years old.
4. Family members of U.S. military service members (either arriving or departing) who have been deployed or are being deployed.

If you have a legitimate need for an NPE pass, you can request one from your airline ticketing agent. If NPE passes aren’t available, unaccompanied minors will be escorted by an RNO employee to their parent or guardian at a convenient location in a non-secured public area—like the bottom of the arrival escalator—which is located immediately outside of the security checkpoint.