he San Diego International Airport He has a special permit, and San Passwhich enables People who do not have tickets to pass through the TSA checkpoint (TSAfor its abbreviation in English) and access to the boarding areas without the need for a flight. These credentials allow you to walk family or friends to the door, participate in farewells, and tour Terminal 1 and 2 spaces without needing a flight reservation.
To reach, The application must be submitted to Official page Which requires entering your full legal name, date of birth, and gender exactly as listed on your TSA-approved ID, they explain on the program’s website.
The system enables the user to place the order on the same day and up to seven days in advance. When a disabled date appears on the calendar, this indicates that The daily quota for SAN Pass has already been filled No other applications will be accepted for that period.
if it was The permit has been approvedThe user receives a PDF file. In case of general access to Terminal 1 or 2, the file must be shown on the mobile phone with a valid document with a photo. It is important to note that paper printouts are not accepted.
In contrast, all visitors are subject to standard screening and are not eligible to join express waiting lists such as TSA PreCheck or CLEAR.
The SAN Pass is excluded for those with a scheduled same-day flight, as the program only allows non-travelling visitors who wish to enter the stations.
It is also not suitable for receiving passengers arriving on international flights.Because these arrivals leave through the areas it controls Customs and Border Protection (Customs and Border Protectionfor its abbreviation in English), spaces to which traffic does not grant access.
On the site they warn that Misuse — such as trying to replace work credentials or evade a visitor credential program — can result in… Penalties or loss of privilege.
the Minors must have their own pass and be listed as associated visitors Include an application made by a responsible adult. Each companion can care for up to three minors per visit.
The airport authorities clarify that access to the program may be modified, suspended or canceled at any time, depending on current operational or security conditions.
The TSA establishes a list of valid IDs that allows for identity verification upon entry to the checkpoint. These include:
State licenses that do not meet the REAL ID standard are no longer accepted at airports, so travelers must present one of the valid options listed.