CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx \u2014 Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) is informing Coastal Bend residents of a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) policy that takes effect on February 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Travelers who do not present a REAL ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification will be required to pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID, a modernized identity verification system, to clear security.<\/p>\n
The $45 fee covers a 10-day travel period, allowing passengers to establish their identity at security checkpoints without a compliant ID. However, the TSA warns that this manual verification process can cause significant delays at the airport.<\/p>\n
To avoid extra costs and wait times, officials strongly urge all passengers to obtain a REAL ID from the Texas Department of Public Safety or ensure they have a valid U.S. passport or other DHS-approved identification before their flight.<\/p>\n
Airport officials recommend arriving at CCIA earlier than usual during the initial weeks of February as travelers adjust to the new requirements.<\/p>\n
For a complete list of acceptable identification and more information on REAL ID requirements, residents can visit <\/p>\n
For a complete list of acceptable identification and more information on REAL ID requirements, residents can visit REAL ID | Transportation Security Administration<\/a> or text “AskTSA” to 275-872.<\/p>\n For the latest local news updates, click here<\/a>, or download the KRIS 6 News App. <\/a><\/p>\n