Security Screening

Get all the details you need on TSA and security screening at RST, such as our security screening, where to find a list of prohibited items, special accommodation services, TSA PreCheck, and Customs and Border Protection. 

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Security Screening

The security checkpoint opens approximately 90 minutes prior to the earliest flight departure. For a list of permitted and prohibited items, visit TSA.gov.

For more information about TSA screening, please visit our FAQs page.

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TSA Cares + Passenger Support Specialists

Many Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees at RST are trained as Passenger Support Specialists and will readily assist patients with special accommodations or alleviate concerns about the security screening process. 

TSA Cares is a helpline that provides travelers with disabilities, medical conditions, and other special circumstances additional assistance during the security screening process. Call 855.787.2227 before your travel with questions about screening policies, procedures, and what to expect at the security checkpoint.

TSA PreCheck + Enrollment Center

TSA PreCheck pop-up mobile enrollment events will be held in Rochester, Minnesota based on the availability of the enrolling agency, Idemia.

Appointments

Appointments are strongly encouraged. Walk-up appointments are not guaranteed and will be accommodated if openings in the schedule allow. Enrollment will take place in the Main Terminal. Please park in the short-term parking lot.

When appointments become available, you can schedule your appointment and begin your pre-enrollment online.

Please note that payment is collected while in-person at the appointment. There is no payment for pre-enrollment. If you are prompted for payment during this step in the process, you may have visited an unauthorized registration page.

Global Entry Enrollments

Global Entry enrollments are not available in Rochester, Minnesota. Please refer to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s website for more information.

The Enrollment Center at the Rochester International Airport was permanently closed effective Monday, May 23, 2016.

Alternate Enrollment Center locations and information on TSA PreCheck, HazMat Endorsement and TWIC programs can be found by visiting the Universal Enroll website or by calling 855.347.8371.

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US Customs and Border Protection

Port Type

User Fee Airport

Location Address

Main Terminal Building
7600 Helgerson Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Operational Hours

8 am–4 pm CST M–F

General Aviation International Arrival and Departures
(25 passengers/crew or fewer)

Other duties as available:

Canadian Citizen Vehicle Importation

Firearms Registration for International Travel

Port Code: 3581

Phone: 507.285.5278

Fax: 507.282.9939

The inspector is responsible for many duties, which take them away from the office. It is advisable to call in advance to ensure that the inspector will be available.

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