North Austin News

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), in partnership with CLEAR and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), announced a new option for travelers to enroll and renew in TSA PreCheck® on-site at the airport. CLEAR, a secure identity platform, now offers TSA PreCheck® enrollment at their kiosks located by TSA Checkpoint 1. No appointment is required for enrollment in either the CLEAR or TSA PreCheck® programs at these kiosks.

While travelers do not need to have both CLEAR and TSA PreCheck®, enrolling in both programs can expedite wait times during TSA security screening. All TSA PreCheck® and CLEAR users are currently screened at Checkpoint 2 West at AUS, following a consolidation of operations earlier this year by TSA and CLEAR to streamline the customer experience.

TSA PreCheck® is a federal security program designed to expedite the screening process for travelers deemed low risk by the Transportation Security Administration. The benefits of TSA PreCheck® include an expedited security screening line where travelers do not have to remove their shoes or take laptops out of their bags.

To enroll in TSA PreCheck®, passengers must provide an original or certified copy of identity or citizenship status documentation from the approved identification list. TSA PreCheck® costs $78 or $85, depending on the enrollment provider, lasts for five years, and offers easy online renewal.

Enrollment for the program is now available at four locations in the Central Texas region:

By offering both CLEAR and TSA PreCheck® enrollment at CLEAR enrollment kiosks, AUS travelers can now easily sign up for these programs that enhance efficiency and convenience. Enrolling in CLEAR costs $189 annually, providing access to dedicated lanes and automated identity verification at participating airports. When combined with TSA PreCheck®, travelers can significantly reduce time spent in security lines.

New TSA PreCheck® applicants can pre-enroll or find an enrollment location by visiting www.tsaprecheckbyclear.tsa.dhs.gov, where special enrollment pricing is available. Most existing TSA PreCheck® members throughout the U.S. can renew directly on CLEAR’s authorized website regardless of their original provider.

AUS Information:

- Cost:

- TSA PreCheck®: $78 - $85 (depending on the enrollment provider)

- CLEAR: $189

- Combined: $267 - $274

- Renewal Frequency:

- Every 5 years for TSA PreCheck®, annually for CLEAR

- Benefits:

- Travelers go through an expedited security screening line where they don't have to take off their shoes or take laptops out of their bags.

- Travelers receive expedited identity verification that gets them past document checks faster.

- Combined users benefit from both expedited identity verification and relaxed requirements regarding shoes, belts, laptops, and liquids.

CLEAR closes daily at AUS at 6 p.m., while TSA PreCheck remains open until all checkpoint operations close for the day.

For more information on both programs and enrollment details, visit their respective websites.