Explosive Materials
Item Carry-on Checked Blasting Caps No No Dynamite No No Fireworks No No Flares (in any form) No No Hand Grenades No No Plastic Explosives No No Realistic Replicas of Explosives No No Flammable Items
Item Carry-on Checked Aerosols - Are prohibited with the No No exception of personal care items or
toiletries in limited quantities
Fuels - Cooking fuels and any No No flammable liquid fuel is prohibited.
Gasoline No No Gas Torches No No Lighters - Lighters without fuel are Yes No permitted in checked baggage.
Lighters with fuel are prohibited in
checked baggage, unless they adhere
to the Department of Transportation
(DOT) exemption, which allows up
to two fueled lighters if properly
enclosed in a DOT approved case.
If you are uncertain your lighter is
prohibited, please leave it at home.
Lighter Fluid No No Torch Lighters - These items create No No a thin, needle-like flame that is hotter
(reaching 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit)
and more intense than those from
common lighters. Torch lighters are
often used for pipes and cigars, and
maintain a consistent stream of air-
propelled fire regardless of the angle
at which it is held. Torch lighters are
prohibited.
Strike-anywhere Matches No No Safety Matches - Only 1 book of Yes No safety (non-strike anywhere) matches
are permitted as carry-on items.
Flammable Paints No No Turpentine and Paint Thinner No No Realistic Replicas of Incendiaries No No
NOTE: There are other hazardous materials that are regulated by the FAA. For more information visit faa.gov.
Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items
Item Carry-on Checked Chlorine for Pools and Spas No No Carbon Dioxide Cylinders ina Yes Yes Self-Inflating Life Jacket- Up to 2 in
life vests and 2 spares. The spares
must accompany the life vests and
be presented as one unit.
Fire Extinguishers and other No No Compressed Gas Cylinders
Liquid Bleach No No Recreational oxygen - (non- No No medically required, flavored or
Spillable Batteries - Except those in No No wheelchairs
Spray Paint No No Tear Gas - Self-defense sprays No No
containing more than 2% by mass of Tear Gas is prohibited in both checked bag and checkpoint.
NOTE: There are other hazardous materials that are regulated by the FAA. This information is summarized at faa.gov.
Other Items
Item Carry-on Checked Gel-type Candles No Yes Non-Flammable Liquid, Gel, or Yes Yes Aerosol (3.4 0z./100.55 ml or less
that fit in one, clear, plastic, quart-
sized, resealable bag)
Flammable Liquid, Gel, No No or Aerosol
Snow Globes (unless otherwise Yes Yes
prohibited)**
*Screening procedures are governed by federal law and designed to detect threats to aviation security. TSA officers do not search for marijuana or other drugs; however, if an item is found that may violate federal law during security screening, TSA will refer the matter to law enforcement. Whether or not marijuana is considered medical marijuana federal law provides no basis to treat medical marijuana differently than non-medical marijuana.
**Snow globes that appear to contain less than 3.4 ounces (approximately tennis ball size) will be permitted if the entire snow globe, including the base, is able to fit in the same one clear, plastic, quart-sized, re-sealable bag, as the passenger’s other liquids, such as shampoo, toothpaste and cosmetics. *** |llegal controlled substances: TSA’s screening procedures, which are governed by federal law, are focused on security and are designed to detect potential threats to aviation and passengers. As has always been the case,
if during the security screening procedures an officer discovers an item
that may violate federal law, TSA refers the matter to law enforcement. Law enforcement officials will determine if further action is appropriate.
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The TSA Prohibited Items List is not intended to be all-inclusive and is updated as necessary. To ensure a traveler’s security, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) may determine that an item not on the Prohibited Items List is prohibited.
The final decision rests with TSA on whether to allow any items through security checkpoints.
Travelers are encouraged to check with their airline or travel agent for policies as individual airlines may place additional restrictions on any item.
Please note that some items are illegal in certain states and will be subject to state laws. It is the traveler’s responsibility to be aware of state laws in both origination and destination cities.
Please pay careful attention to the "NOTE" included at the bottom of each section - they contain important information about restrictions and exceptions.
Sharp Objects
Item Carry-on Checked Box Cutters No Yes Ice Axes/Ice Picks No Yes Knives - Except for plastic or round No Yes bladed butter knives
Meat Cleavers No Yes Razor-Type Blades - Box cutters, No Yes razor blades not in a cartridge
(excluding safety razors) are
prohibited in carry-on.
Sabers No Yes Scissors - Metal with pointed tips No Yes and a blade length greater than four
inches measured from the fulcrum
Swords No Yes
NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and Transportation Security Officers.
Sporting Goods
Item Carry-on Checked Baseball Bats No Yes Bows and Arrows No Yes Cricket Bats No Yes Golf Clubs No Yes
Hockey Sticks No Yes
Sporting Goods - Continued
Item Carry-on Checked Lacrosse Sticks No Yes Pool Cues No Yes Ski Poles No Yes Spear Guns No Yes Tennis Rackets Yes Yes Guns & Firearms
Item Carry-on Checked Ammunition - Check with your airline No Yes if permitted in checked baggage.
Small arms ammunitions for personal
use must be securely packed in
fiber, wood or metal boxes or other
packaging specifically designed to
carry small amounts of ammunition.
Ask about limitations or fees.
BB Guns No Yes Compressed Air Guns - Including No Yes paintball markers, may be carried in
checked luggage without compressed
air cylinder attached
Firearms - Firearms carried as No Yes checked baggage MUST be unloaded,
packed in a locked hard-sided
container, and declared to the airline
at check-in.
Flare Guns - May be carried as No Yes checked baggage, but MUST be
unloaded, packed in a locked hard-
sided container, within hazardous
material regulations, and declared to
the airline at check-in.
Flares No No Gun Lighters No No Gun Powder - Including No No black powder and percussion caps
Parts of Guns and Firearms No Yes Pellet Guns No Yes Realistic Replicas of Firearms No Yes Starter Pistols - Can only be carried No Yes
as checked baggage and MUST be
unloaded, packed in a locked hard-
sided container, and declared to the
airline at check-in.
NOTE: Check with your airline or travel agent to see if firearms are
permitted in checked baggage on the airline you are flying. Ask about limitations or fees, if any, that apply.
Martial Arts & Self Defense Items
Item
Billy Clubs Black Jacks Brass Knuckles Kubatons
Mace/Pepper Spray - One 4 fl.
oz (118 ml ) container of mace or pepper spray is permitted
in checked baggage provided
it is equipped with a safety mechanism to prevent accidental discharge. Self-defense sprays containing more than 2% by mass of Tear Gas is prohibited in both checked bag and checkpoint. For more information visit faa.gov.
Martial Arts Weapons Night Sticks
Nunchucks
Stun Guns/Shocking Devices Throwing Stars
Carry-on No No No No No
No No No No No
Checked Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and Transportation Security Officers.
Tools
Item
Axes and Hatchets Cattle Prods Crowbars Hammers
Drills and drill bits - Including cordless portable power drills Saws - Including cordless portable power saws
Tools - Greater than 7 inches in length
Screwdrivers/Wrenches/ Pliers - Greater than 7 inches in length
Carry-on No No No No No
No
No
Checked Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
NOTE: Any sharp objects in checked baggage should be sheathed or securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and Transportation Security Officers.