What Items Must You Remove from Your Bag at TSA Security Checkpoints?

Learn which items you must remove from your bag at TSA checkpoints, including laptops, liquids over 3.4 oz, and electronics for smooth airport security screening.

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At TSA checkpoints, you are required to remove laptops, liquids over 3.4 ounces (packed in a clear, quart-sized bag), aerosols, gels, creams, and any electronics larger than a cell phone from your bag. These items must be placed in separate bins for X-ray screening. Remember: TSA PreCheck members may leave laptops and liquids in their bags. Ensure your carry-on is organized to streamline this process.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What items do I need to take out of my bag at TSA? You must remove laptops, liquids in containers over 3.4 ounces packed in a clear quart-sized bag, aerosols, gels, creams, and any electronics larger than a cell phone at TSA checkpoints.
  2. Can TSA PreCheck members keep laptops and liquids in their bags? Yes, TSA PreCheck members can usually keep laptops and liquids inside their bags, which helps speed up the screening process.
  3. What size container of liquids am I allowed to carry through TSA security? Liquids must be in containers of 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less and packed into a clear, quart-sized bag for TSA screening.
  4. How should electronics be handled at TSA checkpoints? Electronics larger than a cell phone, including laptops and tablets, must be removed from your bag and placed in separate bins for X-ray screening unless you have TSA PreCheck.