| Akron-Canton Airport, OH (CAK) |
CAK Guest Pass |
Tue–Fri, 10am–6pm. Apply at least 24 hours ahead. Limited to 50 visitors/week. Visitors get a sticker and 10% off concessions. |
| Albuquerque International Sunport, NM (ABQ) |
Sunport FlySide Pass |
Daily, roughly 4am–10pm, subject to checkpoint hours. Apply up to 7 days ahead; same-day requests allowed. On-site application kiosk available. |
| Flint Bishop International Airport, MI (FNT) |
FNT Visitor Pass |
Apply same day or up to 7 days ahead. Digital pass only. Meet arrivals, see someone off, dine/shop or plane-watch. |
| Capital Region International Airport, Lansing, MI (LAN) |
LAN Visitor Pass |
Advance applications requested 24 hours ahead, but same-day applications may be possible. Intended for meeting travelers, dining, shopping and airport events. |
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, OH (CLE) |
Hopkins Hangout Pass |
7am–10pm; up to 100 visitors/day. Apply 1–7 days ahead; no same-day applications. Visits can last up to 6 hours. |
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport, SC (CAE) |
Experience CAE Guest Pass |
Daily, 4am–7pm; 25 guests/day. Apply same day or up to 14 days ahead. |
| Detroit Metropolitan Airport, MI (DTW) |
DTW Destination Pass |
4am–9pm daily. One of the easiest programs: visitors can apply at airport kiosks in the McNamara and Evans terminals and Westin lobby. |
| Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids, IA (CID) |
CID Visitor Pass |
Apply same day or up to 7 days ahead. Same-day decisions generally within 15 minutes. Entry through 9pm; same-day re-entry allowed after screening again. |
| Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA) |
GPIA Visitor Pass |
Apply same day or up to 7 days ahead. Checkpoint operates around departing flights, making it less useful for some late arrivals. |
| Kansas City International Airport, MO (MCI) |
MCI Guest Pass |
Apply 1–7 days ahead. Meet travelers, plane-watch, view airport art or even practice navigating the airport before a future trip. |
| Lafayette Regional Airport, LA (LFT) |
LFT Visitor’s Pass |
Only 10 passes/day. Apply at least 48 hours ahead on weekdays or 72 hours for weekends. Physical pass must be picked up and returned. |
| Missoula Montana Airport, MT (MSO) |
Explore MSO Pass |
Apply by 8pm the day before; no same-day requests. Visitors can meet arrivals, accompany departures, shop/dine and attend airport events. |
| Nashville International Airport, TN (BNA) |
BNA PASSport |
Free; limited to 75 passes/day. Meet travelers, shop/dine, plane-watch and view airport art. |
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, LA (MSY) |
Indulge MSY Guest Pass |
Daily, 3:30am–8pm. Apply online or at a baggage-claim kiosk. Same-day re-entry allowed after going through security again. |
| Northwest Arkansas National Airport, AR (XNA) |
XNA Guest Pass |
Obtain a pass from an airport lobby kiosk. One pass per person per 24 hours. Children age 2+ need a pass. |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, CA (OAK) |
OAK Guest Pass |
Launched December 2025. Apply same day or up to 7 days ahead. Same-day approvals typically take about 15 minutes. |
| Ontario International Airport, CA (ONT) |
ONT+ Visitor Pass |
Apply same day or up to 7 days ahead. Access available in both Terminal 2 and Terminal 4. |
| John Wayne Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA) |
OC AirPASS |
Meet arrivals, accompany departures, shop, dine, see art or watch aircraft. Physical, unexpired REAL ID-compliant ID required. |
| Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO) |
Experience MCO Visitor Pass |
Covers Terminals A, B and C. Apply up to 7 days ahead. Entry 10am–4pm; visitors must exit by 8pm. No re-entry. |
| Palm Springs International Airport, CA (PSP) |
Stay & Play Visitor Pass |
Apply same day or up to 7 days ahead. Outdoor post-security patios make this an unusually good airport for plane spotting. Same-day re-entry allowed. |
| Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL) |
Wingmate Pass |
Apply 1–7 days ahead; no same-day applications. Limited to 100 visitors/day; visits up to 6 hours. Can meet domestic arrivals at the gate or visit someone during a layover. |
| San Antonio International Airport, TX (SAT) |
SAT Pass |
Apply same day or up to 7 days ahead. Same-day approvals can arrive in about 15 minutes. Terminal A access 3:30am–10pm; Terminal B 3:30am–8pm. |
| San Diego International Airport, CA (SAN) |
SAN Pass |
Access to Terminals 1 and 2. Apply same day or up to 7 days ahead. Security entry 4am–9pm. |
| San Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO) |
SFO Gate Explorer |
Launched April 2026. Apply same day or as far as 30 days ahead. Meet eligible arrivals at their gates, explore SFO Museum exhibits, dine and shop. |
| Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA (SEA) |
SEA Visitor Pass |
Established program allowing non-flyers post-security to meet friends/family, dine and shop. Personal use only. |
| Shreveport Regional Airport, LA (SHV) |
SHVip Visitor Pass |
Airport describes SHVip as a permanent TSA-vetted program, but the current page has featured specific-event information. Verify availability before visiting. |
| Tampa International Airport, FL (TPA) |
TPA All Access |
Daily; pass pickup 9am–7pm. Choose one of TPA’s four Airsides. Entry capacity is limited by Airside and time block. |
| Tri-Cities Airport, Pasco, WA (PSC) |
PSC Pass |
Only 10 visitors/day. Apply by 7pm the previous day. Available whenever the TSA checkpoint is open. |
| Tulsa International Airport, OK (TUL) |
TUL Visitor Pass |
Apply same day or up to 7 days ahead. Families allowed; one approved adult can escort up to five minors. |
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