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Airport guide

Security, TSA PreCheck® and tips for flying from QC Airport.

QC Airport safety: Our unwavering commitment and priority

Your safety is our utmost priority. To ensure a safe experience for all our travelers, we’ve pulled together a few guidelines to review before traveling.

TSA PreCheck®

TSA Pre✓® is an expedited security screening program connecting travelers departing from the United States with smarter security and a better air travel experience. Click here for details

ConfirmID

Travelers who do not have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID will pay a $45 fee plus undergo additional screening beginning Feb. 1, 2026. Please read this important information before arriving at the airport.

Traveling with kids: Age rules for TSA Photo ID

Passengers 18 years or older must have a government-issued photo ID. Examples include a state-issued driver’s license, state ID card, military ID or passport. Children 18 and under DO need a passport if traveling internationally. See Real ID State Compliance List

Baggage check at MLI Airport

Wondering how many bags you can bring on your flight? Please contact your air carrier directly via phone or website to verify current policies and fees. Contact info for air carriers serving the airport may be found here: Airlines & Destinations

Traveling with medical conditions and pacemakers

If you’re flying with a pacemaker or other medical devices, click here for more information from TSA.

TSA packing guidelines: what you can and can’t bring

For information about items allowed, not allowed, carry-on vs. checked baggage, click here. It’s also a great idea to review the PackSafe guide for more details. Please note that electronic cigarettes and spare lithium batteries are forbidden in checked baggage. Click here to learn how to declare and transport firearms

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