The security checkpoint is normally open daily from 3:30am to 9:20pm. We recommend allowing up to at least 30 minutes for screening.
Please note that airlines coordinate with the TSA to alter open/close times as needed. We recommend that you arrive at the airport at least two (2) hours prior to your scheduled departure. Click HERE for more information regarding TSA’s response to COVID-19.
Proper Identification/ Real ID
Congress has enacted new security rules for state-issued driver’s licenses and other forms of IDs as part of the REAL ID Act of 2005. Beginning on May 7, 2025, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States. Information regarding the rollout of Real ID for each state can be found here.
Information for area states near CVG:
Prohibited Items
Packing properly can make the screening process easier and smooth your travel through the airport. Learn what you can pack in your carry-on and checked baggage.
Accessibility via Security
- Passengers and their traveling companions with a wheelchair, stroller, or service animal may use the entrance labeled as such. One of the staff on hand will open the lane to ensure the most direct access to security.
- TSA Cares is a helpline that provides travelers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances additional assistance during the security screening process. Call TSA Cares at 1-855-787-2227 at least 72 hours prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.
- To help expedite your passage through security, and for information on what items are allowed on aircraft, visit TSA online or call 1-855-787-2227. It is best to call approximately 72 hours ahead of travel.
TSA Pre-Check
Enroll in TSA Pre-Check for a better, faster, easier travel experience. Qualifying passengers who are considered low-risk can receive expedited screening either as a member of the program or as a member of another trusted-traveler group.
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CLEAR
- What is CLEAR?
- CLEAR uses biometrics to create a connected world that is smarter and more secure. From airports to arenas, the platform powers secure, frictionless customer experiences at 50+ airports, arenas, stadiums and Hertz rental car locations nationwide.
- How does CLEAR work?
- After a fast, one-time enrollment, CLEAR connects your identity to your biometrics (fingerprint, iris, face), speeding you through airport and stadium security with just the touch of a finger or the blink of an eye.
- Where is CLEAR available at CVG?
- CLEAR has two lanes in the Main Terminal at CVG - one for travelers with TSA Pre-Check and one for those who don’t.
- Learn more at clearme.com.
Questions
Get more information from the Transportation Security Administration or call 866-289-9673.