Temporary TSA PreCheck® enrollment center coming to Moscow the week of May 24

Appointments available online now
Local Press Release
Wednesday, May 5, 2021

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that local residents can make an appointment now to enroll in TSA PreCheck® at a temporary enrollment center in Moscow, Idaho, that will be open for five consecutive days starting Monday, May 24, 2021.

The temporary enrollment center will be located at the Best Western University Inn’s Latah Room. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The hotel is located at 1516 Pullman Road in Moscow.

Appointments are currently available each day. While walk-ins will be accommodated, appointments are highly recommended.

There is no permanent TSA PreCheck enrollment center located in the Pullman-Moscow area, so temporary availability to enroll in Moscow is a convenient and timely opportunity to become a Trusted Traveler ahead of the summer travel season.

At airports across the country, people can “Travel with Ease” and experience a smoother screening process by enrolling in TSA PreCheck. Eligible travelers do not need to remove shoes, belts, light outerwear, laptops, electronics larger than a cell phone or travel-size liquids from carry-on luggage.

Pre-check image In April 2021, 98% of travelers eligible for TSA PreCheck waited five minutes or less to be screened at airports nationwide. Another benefit of the program is that children 12 and under are permitted to use the TSA PreCheck lane when traveling with an eligible parent or guardian on the same itinerary.

As an added benefit during the COVID-19 pandemic, TSA PreCheck travelers generally have the least amount of physical contact during the security screening process in the TSA checkpoint. For people who want to put their mind at ease to “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” when traveling, they should make plans to enroll in TSA PreCheck while it is available in Moscow.

An in-person visit to the enrollment center is required to complete the application process. Applicants must bring a current U.S. passport or a driver license and a certified copy of a birth certificate. Fingerprints will be collected during enrollment.

People are strongly encouraged to begin the enrollment process online. Start by visiting www.tsa.gov/precheck and select “Apply Now.” Follow the online prompts, enter the requested information and select “Moscow, ID” as the enrollment location.

The enrollment fee is $85, which covers a five-year period. The fee must be paid at the time of enrollment by credit card, money order, company check, or certified/cashier’s check.

To date, more than 10.9 million people have enrolled in TSA PreCheck. Seventy-nine airlines, including domestic and international carriers, participate in TSA PreCheck, giving travelers even more options and reasons to enroll in the program. Alaska Airlines, which serves Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, participates in TSA PreCheck giving local travelers an extra incentive to enroll in the program.

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