Kalamazoo, Michigan (August 5,2025) – The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport is pleased to host a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider since 2013. Travelers will be able to enroll or renew their membership within the Airport terminal at 5235 Portage Road from Tuesday, October 7th through Friday, October 10th. Times are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break from Noon to 1:00 p.m. The TSA PreCheck Application Program is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents.
The enrollment process is quick, convenient, and even faster when the application is completed online beforehand. During the in-person appointment, applicants are required to provide identity and citizenship documents, fingerprints and a photo will be captured, and then pay for the application fee. IDEMIA offers TSA PreCheck enrollment for $76.75 and if approved, travelers get a five-year membership with the program.
Following the in-person enrollment appointment, most applicants receive their Known Traveler Number (KTN) in about three to five days. The KTN number must be added to flight reservations to enjoy TSA PreCheck benefits.
TSA PreCheck was created in October 2011 as a way to provide low-risk travelers with a smoother experience through airport security. It’s a great option for travelers looking to save time. Enrolled members have access to TSA PreCheck dedicated screening lanes at over 200 participating U.S. airports nationwide, and 99% of members wait 10 minutes or less in a screening lane. TSA PreCheck passengers travel with ease and keep their belts and light jackets on and keep laptops, 3-1-1 liquids and food items in their bags.
“The Airport is pleased to host this TSA PreCheck event to assist in making travel as seamless as possible.”, said Craig Williams, Airport Director.
If you are unable to make the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport enrollment event, but are still interested in enrolling in the TSA PreCheck Application Program, please complete the application online and schedule an appointment at one of IDEMIA’s 630+ enrollment centersnationwide.
To get started visit: https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/. For more information on the TSA PreCheck program, visit tsa.gov/precheck.
About the Kalamazoo Airport
As the Gateway to Southwest Michigan, the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) serves the region’s almost 800,000 people by providing top-notch facilities and to and from two of North America’s finest hub airports on American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Fly AZO and experience the comfort and friendliness that over 200,000 passengers enjoy each year. For more information about the Airport and our airlines, visit www.flyazo.com.
About IDEMIA Public Security North America
IDEMIA Public Security North America is a leader in identity security and authentication services to governments and private companies operating in North America. Our mission is to Unlock the World, Make It Safer – helping people access what matters most, more quickly, more safely, and more securely, in both the physical and the digital worlds. Our best-in-class technology helps to authenticate and secure physical and digital transactions. IDEMIA is recognized by the National Institute of Standards (NIST) as a top-ranking participant in the Institute’s passenger facilitation simulation testing as well as in its regular Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) rankings, reinforcing the trustworthiness and reliability of IDEMIA’s facial recognition solutions for government and consumers alike.
Learn more at www.na.idemia.com / Follow @Idemia_NA on Twitter and IDEMIA North America on LinkedIn.
