Find out if you qualify for Gateside by TSA PreCheck®, and go straight to the right official page to apply.
Do you already have TSA PreCheck®, Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI?
Do you know your Known Traveler Number (KTN)?
Is the airport you're visiting one of the 13 current Gateside airports?
You have a qualifying trusted-traveler credential. Apply 1–3 days before your visit — approval isn't automatic, so give yourself time.
You already have a qualifying program — you just need to find your Known Traveler Number before applying for Gateside.
Look up your KTNOfficial TSA site →Gateside is only open to people already enrolled in TSA PreCheck® or an equivalent trusted-traveler program (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI). Enroll in PreCheck first, then come back to apply for Gateside.
Enroll in TSA PreCheck®Official TSA site — 5-minute application →Gateside is only live at 13 launch airports so far, with more expected to be added over time. Check the list below before you apply.
Log in to your account on the official Gateside application page — you can't apply the same day or too far in advance.
Your name and details must match your TSA PreCheck® profile exactly, or the request may be rejected.
Use "+ Add visitor" for kids or others joining, then check your dashboard for approval status.
Approval is valid for one calendar day. Bring a REAL ID–compliant ID and go through the standard TSA PreCheck® lane — not Touchless ID.
Gateside applications are handled entirely on TSA's own site — there's no separate app or third-party portal, and no fee for the Gateside pass itself.
Apply for Gatesidetsa.gov/precheck/gateside-tsa-precheck → Not enrolled in PreCheck yet?tsa.gov/precheck — enroll first →Some links on this page are affiliate links — we may earn a small commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you.
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