TSA Debuts Touchless ID for Precheck Flyers at Miami Airport

New facial recognition system allows expedited security screening without ID or boarding pass.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new TSA Precheck Touchless ID system at Miami International Airport, allowing passengers to go through security using facial recognition without the need for an ID or boarding pass. The new system is designed to speed up the security screening process for Precheck customers.

Why it matters

The touchless ID system is part of TSA's efforts to modernize airport security and improve the passenger experience, especially as South Florida is expected to see an influx of visitors this year due to events like the World Cup. The new technology aims to make the security checkpoint faster and more efficient.

The details

To use the TSA Precheck Touchless ID, passengers must be enrolled in the Precheck program, create a profile on an authorized airline's website, enter their known traveler number and U.S. passport information, and opt into the touchless ID system. The facial recognition technology then allows them to proceed through security without presenting physical identification or a boarding pass.

  • The new TSA Precheck Touchless ID system was set up at Miami International Airport in February 2026.

The players

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

The U.S. government agency responsible for security in the nation's transportation systems, including airports.

Steve Taber

The Federal Security Director at Miami International Airport.

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What they’re saying

“First of all, you have to be a TSA Precheck customer, then you want to create a profile on one of the authorized airlines websites, then you're going to enter your known traveler number information as well as your United States passport information, and finally you're going to opt in to the TSA Precheck Touchless ID system.”

— Steve Taber, Federal Security Director at Miami International Airport (wsvn.com)

What’s next

The new touchless ID system is expected to be rolled out to more airports across the country in the coming years as part of TSA's ongoing efforts to modernize security screening.

The takeaway

The TSA Precheck Touchless ID system represents a significant step forward in making airport security more efficient and convenient for frequent flyers, while also preparing for increased travel demand in South Florida and other popular destinations.