Getting through an airport and to your terminal is no longer the quick walk from your car to the gate that it used to be. Airport security is at an all time high with more strict requirements than in the past. The Fresno Airport is no different, public safety is on the top of everyone’s mind. Fresno Yosemite Airport follows the regulations established by the TSA.

In order to make your trip through the airport a little easier follow these tips:

• Arrive at the airport on time. It is recommended that you arrive at the airport two hours before a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight.
• Be prepared to take all metal items such as keys, loose change, and cell phones out of your pockets before walking through the metal detector. The less you have in your pockets the more quickly this can be done.
• You will have to remove your shoes so they can be scanned by security to ensure that they haven’t been altered. It is recommended that you wear slip on shoes that can be removed and put back on quickly and without the need of sitting.
• You will also need to remove belts, big coats, hats and big jewelry at the checkpoint.
• If you have a child in a stroller, be prepared to place the stroller on the belt to go through the X-ray machine and carry your baby through the metal detector with you.
• Your carry on bag will have to go through the X-ray machine too. If you pack in an organized manner and remember to keep all gels, liquids, and aerosols in a clear plastic bag and meeting the size requirements you will get through more quickly.

Remember, everyone who is traveling by plane in the United States has to go through the security checkpoints. It is for your safety as well as the safety of the nation that these security measures have been put in place. Plan ahead and be patient and the process will be more smooth.