Most people know TSA PreCheck as the line where shoes stay on and laptops stay packed. At a growing list of major airports, it can also mean a quicker way to confirm who you are.
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID uses a facial scan at participating checkpoints, so eligible travelers may not need to hand over an ID card or passport at that step. It works only through certain airlines, and only for people who have opted in.
Here are 15 airports where that extra perk is part of the story, along with a few tips to help you use it smoothly.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta helped write the early chapters of touchless airport security. The airport hosted biometric identity trials tied to TSA PreCheck, with Delta Air Lines taking part in testing how facial recognition could simplify screening.
That history matters because it shows PreCheck growing beyond shorter lines. Today, eligible travelers can use Touchless ID as another option.
Instead of digging through a bag or wallet for identification at the checkpoint, participating passengers can have their face matched to the photo records already tied to their travel information.
The familiar PreCheck perks still apply, which usually means keeping approved liquids and laptops packed away. Touchless ID does not replace security screening, and officers can still ask for extra checks when needed.
If you plan to try it in Atlanta, first confirm that your airline takes part and that you have opted in. Then look for the signs marking a Touchless ID lane before you head toward security.
A quick check of your airline’s app or website before leaving home can save you a few confusing minutes at the terminal.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Los Angeles, California
Handing over a license or passport sounds like a tiny task until your arms are full of bags, a jacket, and a phone. LAX is one of the big U.S. gateways offering TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, and the feature is built to cut that one step for qualifying travelers.
American Airlines lists LAX among its Touchless ID airports, and Delta also names it as a supported location. At participating checkpoints, the system confirms identity with a facial match rather than a routine document handoff.
Travelers who juggle luggage, electronics, and paperwork may appreciate even a small change like this. Still, the service is not offered everywhere in the airport.
Before you leave for your flight, check the rules for your airline and see which lanes support Touchless ID. Keep your physical ID within reach, too, since TSA officers can ask to see it at any time.
Opting in through your airline ahead of time is the step many travelers forget, so handle it before you reach the terminal.
O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago, Illinois
Chicago O’Hare is a giant, and its security area can feel like a puzzle on a busy morning. Eligible American Airlines passengers can use Touchless ID here, which verifies identity through facial matching instead of routinely showing an ID or boarding pass.
That is handy for anyone who prefers to keep documents tucked away while moving through screening. The usual PreCheck benefits remain in place, including generally leaving approved liquids and laptops in your bag.
Touchless ID adds convenience, but it has limits. It does not remove security screening, and it does not promise that you will skip additional checks if officers decide they are needed.
Think of it as one smoother step in a longer process. If you fly through Chicago often, set up the opt-in with your airline before travel day.
Then watch for the lane signs at the checkpoint, because not every entrance has the service. Arriving with enough time still matters, especially during holiday rushes and early morning departure waves.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
American Airlines calls DFW one of its principal hubs, so it is no surprise that this airport is a confirmed TSA PreCheck Touchless ID location. Eligible travelers can use biometric identity checks at designated security checkpoints.
The advantage is simple. Passengers can move through identity verification without routinely showing physical documents, as long as they have finished the needed enrollment and opt-in steps.
At an airport as large as DFW, one fewer task before the gate is welcome. Even so, do not leave your ID at home.
TSA officers can ask for acceptable identification, and you will want it ready if they do. Before your trip, check that your airline participates and that your PreCheck membership details are correctly attached to your reservation.
Then look for Touchless ID signs when you reach the checkpoint. A little preparation at home goes a long way toward keeping the trip through security easy, calm, and predictable.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Queens, New York
Long international trips often start with a pile of items in your hands. JFK combines wide domestic and international service with TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for eligible travelers leaving through participating checkpoints.
Both American Airlines and Delta list JFK as a supported location. Qualifying passengers can use facial identity verification during screening, which avoids the routine presentation of documents at the Touchless ID checkpoint.
One point trips people up: TSA PreCheck applies to eligible security screening only. It has nothing to do with immigration or customs processing, so keep your passport and any entry paperwork handy for those steps.
Because JFK has several terminals run by different airlines, the setup can differ depending on where you depart. Check your airline’s information before leaving home, complete the opt-in, and confirm that your terminal offers a Touchless ID lane.
A short bit of planning can make the walk through security feel much less hectic before a long flight.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), Detroit, Michigan
Detroit gets a spot in TSA history. TSA documentation identifies Detroit Metropolitan Airport as the site of a touchless identity pilot that launched in March 2021, making it one of the earliest testing grounds for the technology.
That background gives the airport a special place in the story of biometric screening. The test began with a limited group of travelers and has since grown into a broader convenience for qualified TSA PreCheck members.
Eligible travelers can now benefit from the expanded system at participating checkpoints, where facial recognition reduces repeated document handling. As with other airports, you must be enrolled and opted in through a participating airline.
Do not assume every lane works the same way. Check signs at the checkpoint and your airline’s guidance before your flight.
If you fly out of Detroit often, it is a good example of how a small pilot program can turn into a regular travel tool.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Charlotte, North Carolina
Plenty of travelers see Charlotte only as a stop between flights, but many also begin trips here. Charlotte Douglas is a major American Airlines hub that offers TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, letting eligible passengers verify identity through facial matching at designated lanes.
That can help people who want a simpler start to a journey with connections ahead. Along with the usual PreCheck conveniences, Touchless ID removes the routine need to present identification during that verification step.
Availability depends on both the airline and the checkpoint, so do not count on the service at every security entrance. A quick look at your airline’s app or website can tell you whether you are eligible and how to opt in.
Once at the airport, follow the signs to a lane marked for Touchless ID. Keep your ID with you anyway, because officers may still request it.
Planning ahead keeps the process easy.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), SeaTac, Washington
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is listed among the airports supporting TSA PreCheck Touchless ID in 2026. For eligible passengers, it is one more way to make screening a bit simpler.
Travelers using a participating airline can finish the opt-in process and look for the right Touchless ID sign before heading to security. At the checkpoint, facial verification can replace the routine physical-document check.
The key point is that security standards stay the same. What changes is the way identity gets confirmed, working alongside the established PreCheck screening experience.
That means you still follow the usual rules and may still be asked for ID or extra screening. Airline participation and lane availability can vary, so confirm both before you travel.
If you are flying out of SeaTac, check your airline’s instructions a few days early so you are not sorting out account details while standing near the checkpoint with a boarding time approaching.
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, Massachusetts
New England’s busiest aviation gateway has joined the touchless list. Boston Logan offers TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, giving eligible travelers an added convenience when they depart.
Both American Airlines and Delta identify Boston as a participating airport. Travelers who have completed enrollment and opt-in can use facial recognition at designated checkpoints, which cuts down on handling identification and boarding documents during that step.
For frequent business travelers and vacationers alike, the technology makes an already convenient program a little more streamlined. It is not available to everyone, though.
Access depends on your airline and the specific checkpoint you use, so check before you go. Because Logan has several terminals, the lane setup can differ from one to the next.
Read your airline’s guidance, confirm that your membership details are on your reservation, and keep your physical ID with you for any moment an officer asks for it.
Denver International Airport (DEN), Denver, Colorado
Denver International Airport confirms that PreCheck members can access Touchless ID through participating airlines. The system adds biometric identity verification to the airport’s expedited screening options.
For passengers heading into Colorado or catching connecting flights, it reduces the number of documents to handle at security. Qualified travelers can verify their identity with a facial scan at designated checkpoints, then continue through the usual screening process.
Here is the catch: Touchless ID does not replace the need to arrive early. Busy travel periods can still bring crowds, and screening takes the time it takes.
Treat the feature as a convenience rather than a shortcut. Before your trip, make sure your airline participates and that you have opted in.
At the airport, look for signs that point to the right lane. Having your ID ready is still smart, since officers may ask for it.
A calm, early arrival is the best travel tip in Denver.
Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami, Florida
Flights to Latin America and the Caribbean make Miami International a busy international gateway, and it also handles plenty of domestic travel. In 2026, eligible TSA PreCheck travelers can use Touchless ID at participating security checkpoints.
American Airlines lists Miami among the hubs where qualifying passengers can use the technology. Instead of presenting physical identification during the routine verification step, travelers confirm identity through facial matching.
That convenience suits an airport with so many international connections. Just remember its limits.
Touchless ID does not replace passport requirements or immigration procedures, so keep your travel documents organized for those stops. Before you head to the airport, confirm that you are eligible and have opted in through your airline.
At the checkpoint, look for the marked lane instead of assuming every line offers it. A little checking in advance helps the security portion of your trip go as smoothly as possible.
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), Salt Lake City, Utah
Winter trips come with extra stuff: coats, hats, gloves, and sometimes small gear for the slopes. Salt Lake City International is among the airports where TSA PreCheck Touchless ID adds convenience for eligible passengers, and it appears in participating airline listings.
When your hands are busy, fewer document-handling steps can make security more comfortable. Qualified passengers can verify identity through facial recognition at designated lanes while still getting the familiar PreCheck benefits.
As at other participating airports, eligibility and checkpoint availability need to be confirmed before departure. Not every airline takes part, and not every lane offers the service.
Check your airline’s website or app to see whether you qualify and how to opt in. Then look for the Touchless ID sign at the checkpoint.
Keep your ID nearby, since officers can still ask for it. A bit of prep makes the process feel easy, even in the busiest ski-season weeks.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Sky Harbor sits in American Airlines’ network of TSA PreCheck Touchless ID airports. The technology gives eligible travelers a more convenient way to finish identity verification before screening.
Think of the usual pocket-and-bag search for documents. For passengers starting a desert vacation, visiting family, or flying for work, the system can cut that down.
A facial scan can verify the traveler’s identity at participating checkpoints, letting screening continue with fewer routine document exchanges.
Passengers must still carry acceptable identification, and they should check that Touchless ID is actually available for their trip. Participation depends on the airline, your opt-in status, and the checkpoint you use.
Look at your airline’s instructions before leaving home, and watch for lane signs once you arrive. Arriving with plenty of time is still wise.
The feature is a helpful extra, but it does not set a promised wait time or change how thorough the security process remains.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Frequent fliers out of Philadelphia like a steady routine. As an American Airlines hub, Philadelphia International offers TSA PreCheck Touchless ID in 2026, giving eligible travelers a biometric identity check at participating security lanes.
Instead of routinely handing an identification document to an officer, qualified passengers can use facial matching after completing the opt-in process. That can make each departure feel a bit more consistent.
Standard PreCheck screening advantages remain part of the experience. Security officers may still ask for documents or add screening when needed, so keep your ID within reach.
To use the feature, confirm that your airline participates and that your membership information is linked to your booking. Then watch for Touchless ID signs at the checkpoint, since not every lane may offer it.
A few minutes of checking before you leave home can help you avoid confusion at the airport.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Arlington, Virginia
Close to central Washington, Reagan National is a favorite for people visiting the nation’s capital. It rounds out this list as another confirmed TSA PreCheck Touchless ID location.
American Airlines and Delta both identify the airport as supporting Touchless ID. Eligible travelers can use facial recognition at designated checkpoints, which reduces the routine need to show identification during security verification.
That can help passengers on tight schedules, though the system does not guarantee any particular screening time. Lines can still move at different speeds depending on the day.
Travelers should confirm eligibility through their airline and keep their physical identification with them throughout the trip. Complete the opt-in process before you arrive, and look for the proper lane signs at the checkpoint.
A short check of airline instructions the day before your flight is a simple habit that can keep your departure running smoothly.
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