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Security

Airport Security

ARRIVAL TIME »
It is recommended that you arrive 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure for check in and security processing for domestic flights and 2 hours prior for international flights.

TERMINAL ACCESS »
Only ticketed passengers are allowed past security checkpoints. Once through the security checkpoint, access to all concessions and retail options in both Terminal A and Terminal B is available to all travelers. There are no concessions or retail options in the International Arrivals Facility. NOTE: Passengers with a boarding pass and only carry-on luggage may enter the terminals through either checkpoint.

SECURITY CHECKPOINTS »
Terminals Hours Required Documents Baggage
Terminal A Opens at 4:00 a.m. Photo I.D. and Airline Boarding Pass are Required**

(Acceptable Identification)		 Carry-on luggage will pass through detector equipment.
Terminal B Opens at 4:00 a.m.
**All passengers with departing flights will need to show appropriate identification and declaration papers.

International passengers are required to have a passport and an airline boarding pass for travel. Contact the TSA (Transportation and Security Administration) 408-961-5374 or Federal Inspection Service Facility/Customs and Border Protection Service 408-291-7388 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.) for further information.


SECURITY PROCEDURES »
Information on full-boday scanning and pat-down procedures.

3-1-1 FOR CARRY-ONS »
3.4 ounce bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin. One-quart bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring. 3.4 oz. container size is a security measure. (Additional Information)

CARRY-ONS »
Passengers are limited to one carry-on bag and one personal item (a purse, briefcase or laptop).

LAPTOPS »
Unless using a TSA-approved “checkpoint friendly” laptop case, all passengers carrying on laptop computers are required to remove the computer from its case for inspection at security checkpoints.

PERMITTED & PROHIBITED ITEMS »
Check this complete list from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of Permitted and Prohibited Items.

SURRENDERED ITEMS/VOLUNTARILY ABANDONED PROPERTY »
All prohibited items surrendered at the security checkpoints are routinely collected by representatives of a company contracted by TSA and are ultimately recycled, destroyed or donated.

FIREARM PARTS & AMMUNITION »
Requirements for Transporting Firearms, Firearm Parts and Ammunition on Commercial Aircraft. (PDF)

ELECTRONIC DEVICES »
All cell phones and pagers will need to pass through the x-ray detector for screening.

CAMERA EQUIPMENT »
All camera equipment is subject to search. Film is exempt from the x-ray detector. However, it must be physically inspected and swabbed by the Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) machine.  When you arrive at the Security Checkpoint, please notify the TSA personnel if you have undeveloped film.

MEDICATIONS INCLUDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA »
Medication and related supplies are normally X-rayed. However, as a customer service, TSA now allows you the option of requesting a visual inspection of your medication and associated supplies.
  • You must request a visual inspection before the screening process begins; otherwise your medications and supplies will undergo X-ray inspection.
  • If you would like to take advantage of this option, please have your medication and associated supplies separated from your other property in a separate pouch/bag when you approach the Security Officer at the walk-through metal detector.
  • Request the visual inspection and hand your medication pouch/bag to the Security Officer.
  • In order to prevent contamination or damage to medication and associated supplies and/or fragile medical materials, you will be asked at the security checkpoint to display, handle, and repack your own medication and associated supplies during the visual inspection process.
  • Any medication and/or associated supplies that cannot be cleared visually must be submitted for X-ray screening. If you refuse, you will not be permitted to carry your medications and related supplies into the sterile area.
  • Travelers may be asked to show their prescription for medical marijuana.
SERVICES FOR TRAVELERS WITH DISABILITIES »

INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS »
Upon arriving at SJC on an international flight (Gates 15 & 16), all passengers will be required to pick up their luggage in the baggage claim area of the International Arrivals Facility and then go through customs. Due to security regulations, there is no internal meet and greet area in the International Arrivals Facility. There is a small outside seating area in front of the facility.

UNATTENDED VEHICLES »
Unattended vehicles at curb side will be cited and towed away immediately.
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