Gateside by TSA PreCheck®

More Ways to Enjoy SJC

With Gateside, you can visit the Airport – No Flight Needed!

Starting Friday, Oct. 2, TSA PreCheck® members can access San José Mineta International's (SJC) post-security area without a boarding pass. Once approved, you can greet arriving loved ones at the gate, say goodbye before departure or enjoy SJC’s shops and restaurants (including the iconic Trader Vic’s, one of only two airport locations in the world).

How Gateside Works

• Gateside allows TSA PreCheck® members who meet the eligibility requirements to apply in advance for access to the terminals beyond the security checkpoints.
• You must apply at least one day before your visit and no more than three days in advance.
• If approved, bring an acceptable form of ID and head to the TSA PreCheck® lanes at the security checkpoint. Be prepared to log in to your dashboard to show the TSA Officer your approval status. Note: It is recommended  to check approval status via the online portal before proceeding to the airport to ensure your Gateside pass is good to go.
• A Gateside pass does not replace a boarding pass and cannot be used for air travel – it simply provides  you with approved access to SJC’s secure area during the scheduled date.
• There’s no cost to participate – you just need an active TSA PreCheck® membership.
• Gateside passes are valid for one calendar day, and re-entry is allowed on that date.
• Limited to 75 passes per day, per checkpoint.

So, if you’re dropping someone off, picking someone up or just want to spend a little more time together before takeoff, Gateside has you covered!

Learn more about Gateside by TSA PreCheck® and apply for a pass at tsa.gov/gateside. Questions or concerns email info@sjc.org. 

SJC is exploring alternative options that may allow non-ticketed visitors to access the secure side of the airport. Your feedback will help us understand interest in an alternative to TSA’s Gateside by TSA PreCheck® program. Take our survey.
 

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