Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center to open for appointments at Abilene Regional Airport

Local Press Release
Monday, April 26, 2021

ABILENE, TX – Residents of Abilene will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck® program at Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) May 3-7.

The airport is a convenient location to sign up for the popular program that enables enrolled travelers to “Travel with Ease” by experiencing an expedited security screening process. The “pop-up” office will be located in the airport conference room near the baggage claim area.

The application process allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to enroll directly in TSA PreCheck - an expedited screening program that allows travelers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt, keep their laptop in its case and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on, in select TSA airport checkpoint screening lanes. More than 200 airports participate in TSA PreCheck nationwide and more than 70 airlines participate in the program.

To register for the upcoming TSA PreCheck enrollment event. You’ll see step-by-step instructions on how to pre-enroll.

Applicants must bring proof of identity and U.S. citizenship. This can either be through a current U.S. passport, or through a driver’s license and a copy of their birth certificate. The enrollment process must be completed in person at ABI in order for the proper paperwork and fingerprints to be collected. Those participating in the May 3-7 event may park for free in short-term parking. The application fee is $85 and can be paid during the enrollment appointment with either a credit card, money order, company check or certified/cashier’s check. Cash or personal checks are not accepted.

Travelers can go to the Lawrence E Gill Conference Room, lower level.

Abilene Regional Airport
2933 Airport Blvd. 
Abilene, Tx 79602

From 9 a.m. – noon and 1p.m - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

After completing enrollment, successful applicants will receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN) via U.S. mail within about two weeks that is valid for five years. The enrollee should enter the provided KTN in the “Known Traveler Number” field when booking airline reservations.  The KTN also can be added when booking reservations online via a participating airline website, via phone call to the airline reservation center, or with the travel management company making reservations.  Additionally, the KTN can be entered in participating airline frequent flyer profiles, where it will be stored for future reservations.

To learn more about TSA PreCheck visit the TSA PreCheck page or the TSA PreCheck  Frequently Asked Questions page.

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