Valley International Airport Departures
TSA checkpoints
Every passenger, no matter if they are traveling domestically or internationally, must go under the Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. At the checkpoints, TSA officers are standing in front of the scanners and make sure the passengers follow the rules of security.
After the implementation of stricter screening procedures, every passenger at the checkpoint is
asked to remove any electronic device more significant than a cell phone from the carry-on bag and put them in the TSA container for the screening. Travelers also go under the full-body scanner after they take off their jackets and shoes. Transportation Security Administration scanners' primary goal is to detect any explosive item or a weapon. Including guns, there is a long list of restricted items on board, such as baseball bats, knives, aerosol insecticide, and so on.
The full list of prohibited things is on the TSA website. After the screening procedure ends, passengers continue proceeding to the identification of their documents. On a domestic flight, children under 18 are not required to provide any identification document other than a boarding pass. Travelers aged 18 and over must present valid identification forms, such as U.S. passport, U.S. passport card, driver's license, and so on.
TSA Pre-check
For those passengers who are often traveling, the Transportation Security Administration has a unique program known as Pre-check. Valley International Airport also takes parts in this program and has other lines for the Pre-check travelers. People at these lines are not required to take off their jackets, belts, and shoes. They also can leave the laptops in the carry-on bags, while passing the security scanners.
Recommendations
TSA and Valley International Airport administration recommends its passengers arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before the departure time. Coming 90 minutes early, then the actual flight time will be enough for passengers to park their cars, check-in with the airlines, and go through the security screening. TSA also encourages travelers to organize their bags, keep them uncluttered to ease the screening procedure, and keep the security wait time shorter. If possible, passengers should stay away from wearing a lot of jewelry and metal items.
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After landing at Valley International Airport, passengers go under the security screening done by TSA. International passengers are required to face U.S. Custom Border Protection. CBP officers will ask the travelers to provide valid identification documents, visas, passport, and also passengers must answer the CBP officer's questions. The questions are about the reason for the travel and the length of the stay in the United States. After the CBP procedure ends, travelers can proceed into the baggage claim area, where they get their bags back. On the lower level at the airport, next to the baggage claim area, there is a car rental center, taxis, and other transportation options for the visitors.
Republic Parking operates the parking facilities at Valley International Airport. All parking lots at the airport have 24-hour security. Visitors can contact the parking lot directly at the telephone number +1 956 430 8694. Long-term parking lot In the long-term parking lot, the first 30 minutes of parking is free. After the first 30 minutes, each additional hour costs 1.50 $. The maximum daily charge for parking at the lot goes up to 7 dollars. Short-term parking lot In the short-term parking lot, every 20 minutes of parking costs 1 dollar. And the maximum daily rate is 10 dollars. There is a height limitation in the short-term parking lot. No vehicles that are more than 75 inches are allowed in the parking lot.