Real ID – Now required for domestic air travel
QUESTIONS ABOUT REAL ID?
- Visit the Montana Department of Justice website to learn more.
- Visit their Frequently Asked Questions page.
- Montana REAL ID Checklist
- Starting February, 2025, if you do not have a Real ID, TSA may levy a $45/passenger fee as part of their Confirm ID Program. For more information on how to get a Real ID, visit the links provided above.
Planning For Your Trip: Practice 3-1-1
- Be prepared. Practicing 3-1-1 will ensure a faster and easier checkpoint experience.
- 3-1-1 for Carry-ons = 3-ounce (or smaller) bottles placed in a single quart-sized, clear plastic, zip-top bag; one bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can carry on.
- 3-1-1 is for short trips. If in doubt, put your liquids in checked luggage.
- Declare larger liquids. Prescription medications, baby formula and milk are allowed in quantities exceeding three ounces and are not required to be in the zip-top bag. Declare these items for inspection at the checkpoint.
- Come early and be patient. Heavy travel volumes and the enhanced security process may mean longer lines at security checkpoints.
Travel / Screening Assistance
You may request assistance by making a request through this online portal: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares
NOTE – to request wheelchair assistance to/from the aircraft boarding gates, please contact the airline you are flying on as TSA doesn’t manage the wheelchair process.
For additional traveler information regarding passenger screening, prohibited items, or what to expect when going through security please visit the Transportation Security Administration website.