KILLEEN, Texas (Jan. 16, 2026) – Passengers traveling through Killeen Regional Airport should be aware of updated identification requirements at airport security checkpoints beginning Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Starting Feb. 1, travelers who arrive at TSA security checkpoints without a REAL ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification and still wish to fly will be referred to an optional identity verification process known as TSA ConfirmID. Travelers who use this option will be required to pay a $45 fee, which covers a 10-day travel period, and should expect additional screening time.

TSA strongly encourages passengers to bring a REAL ID, passport, or another acceptable form of identification to avoid delays. A temporary driver’s license is not considered an acceptable form of identification for air travel.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

• REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
  • If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • A temporary driver’s license is not an acceptable form of identification.
• State-issued Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) or Enhanced ID (EID)
• U.S. passport
• U.S. passport card
• DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
• U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents
• Permanent resident card
• Border crossing card
• An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs)
• HSPD-12 PIV card
• Foreign government-issued passport
• Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766)
• U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential
• Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)

Passengers may be able to pay the TSA ConfirmID fee online prior to arrival at the airport or at designated locations near security checkpoints.

Travelers who are unsure whether their identification is compliant are encouraged to check in advance and plan accordingly. A full list of acceptable forms of identification and additional information about REAL ID requirements is available at www.tsa.gov/real-id.

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