Harrisburg International Airport Departures

Transportation Security Administration

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers check each passenger entering the United States, and they have to ensure the safety and security of the country. The airlines that take part in TSA PreCheck are Air Canada, Allegiant, American, Delta, and United.

It is recommended to arrive at MDT 60-90 minutes before the scheduled departure, especially if the flight is in the early morning or during the afternoon rush hour.

TSA PreCheck

TSA PreCheck is available at MDT airport. Passengers who want to participate in the program should complete the enrollment online, as there is no TSA Pre application office at the airport. The official website of TSA gives detailed information on how individuals should fill each section. All members must provide documents to prove their identity and citizenship status. Also, fingerprints are the must too. As soon as they pay the sum of $85.00, for a five-year membership, the enrollment process will be completed, and they have to wait for the email to get Known Traveler Number (KTN).

At the Security checkpoint, at MDT airport, the members of TSA Pre are not forced to remove their shoes, belts or light jackets. Also, they can keep liquids and laptops in their handbags. The Checking process is much quicker, and the queues are certainly shorter.

Carry-on and Checked baggage limits

Passengers who take with them carry-on and checked baggage should know the limits for each in advance. In MDT, airport travelers are allowed to keep one carry-on bag and only one personal item, for instance, the laptop, purse, briefcase, or camera case. But each airline has its restrictions regarding the size of handbags. Travelers should take into account that TSA officers will check each carry on baggage that fits in an X-ray machine.

Concerning checked baggage, it will be checked at the ticket counter, at least 40 minutes before departure. The bags should be locked with TSA Accepted & Recognized Lock, in case the baggage alarms the bag will be unlocked.

Prohibited items

The passengers must not pack the following items in their checked baggage: jewelry, cash, laptop computers, fragile items, or film; it will undoubtedly be damaged at X-ray screening. It is recommended to pack the shoes on the top of the items in the bag. Also, travelers should avoid overpacking, food and drinks do not have to be in the bag, and books/ documents should be spread in the luggage.

Identification

Passengers who are already 18 years old are required to take with them valid identification. It can be Driver's licenses, U.S passport, U.S. Department of Defense ID, Permanent resident card, Border crossing card, Foreign government-issued passport, etc.

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