New program allows trusted travelers to access terminal areas without a boarding pass
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 5, 2026 — The Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) is one of over 300 airports nationwide to offer the newest benefit for TSA PreCheck® members, called Gateside by TSA PreCheck. This benefit allows members to request a free visitor pass to access airport terminals beyond the TSA checkpoint.
From gate drop-offs to arrival hugs, Gateside by TSA PreCheck brings back gate access for those who enjoy TSA PreCheck® benefits at Gainesville Regional Airport.
Participants can use the program to accompany family, friends, and loved ones to the gate, greet arriving passengers, enjoy airport dining and shopping, or experience the terminal without a scheduled flight or boarding pass.
TSA PreCheck members interested in participating may request a free Gateside pass at TSA.gov/Gateside one to three days before their planned airport visit. Applicants must enter their TSA PreCheck Known Traveler Number and select the airport they would like to visit. After successfully completing the online process, approved participants must present a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID at the TSA checkpoint. All individuals accessing the secure area are subject to TSA security screening.
Not a TSA PreCheck member? Enroll today and make more time for the moments that matter. The TSA PreCheck application takes about 10 minutes to complete, and enrollment is available at more than 1,300 locations nationwide.
To learn more about Gateside by TSA PreCheck, please visit TSA.gov.
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About Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) serves North Central Florida through all facets of aviation: commercial airlines, general aviation, military operations, medical missions and air cargo. Located in Gainesville, Florida, just minutes away from the University of Florida, GNV provides a close, convenient and competitively priced “gateway” to the Heart of Florida. The airport normally operates 16 daily departures on American Airlines and Delta Airways with nonstop service to the international hubs of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas Fort Worth and Miami, providing access to hundreds of destinations around the world in one stop. GNV is served by a full-service fixed base operator, University Air Center (UAC). With more than 440 part- and full-time employees and tenants at the airport, GNV has an annual economic impact on North Central Florida of $556 million. In 2024, a record 578,175 commercial passengers flew in and out of GNV. For more information, please visit flygainesville.com
