Airport Security Guidelines
Airport Security Reporting
Airport Passenger Security
Report on General Aviation Security
Transportation Security Administration
TSA Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airports

• The Federal Aviation Administration, following the September 11, 2001 attacks against the U.S. is advising of the potential for follow-on terrorist attacks and is urging persons operating, servicing or renting small aircraft at general aviation airports nationwide to watch for the following:

• Aircraft with unusual or unauthorized modifications;

• Persons loitering for extended periods in the vicinity of parked aircraft or in air operations areas;

• Pilots who appear to be under the control of other persons;

• Persons wishing to obtain aircraft without presenting proper credentials or persons who present apparently valid credentials but do not have a corresponding level of aviation knowledge; or

• Stolen or missing aircraft; or

• Anything that doesn't look right! (i.e. events or circumstances, which do not fit the pattern of lawful normal activity at your airport.)
  

• For any potentially, life threatening EMERGENCY, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

• The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the Transportation Security Administration have created a nationwide Airport Watch Program. Similar to Neighborhood Watch Programs in many communities, this program includes airport warning signs, a brochure, and videotape to educate pilots and airport employees as to how security of their airports and aircraft can be enhanced. The Airport Watch Program is supported by a round-the-clock, centralized, government-provided toll-free hotline (1-866-GA-SECURE or 1-866-427-3287) and system for reporting and acting on the information.

• Promptly report information of possible criminal activity to your local law enforcement agency.

• Sheriff's Office
  The Florida Sheriff's Association provides an extensive law enforcement and criminal justice agency contact list for Sheriff's Offices and Police Departments within the State of Florida.

• Police Department
  The Florida Police Chiefs Association provides an extensive law enforcement agency contact list for Police Departments and Sheriff's Offices within the State of Florida.

• If you see something highly dangerous, such as weapons or explosives, being loaded on an aircraft; or if you have other reason to believe that a serious crime or some sort of attack is about to occur, immediately call local law enforcement authorities!

• Call the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
  FDLE has created an Advisory Panel and Seven Regional Domestic Security Task Forces throughout the State of Florida as part of the state's strategy to combat terrorism. Please see the FDLE Domestic Security website or call the Domestic Security Task Force in your region:

Region	Regional Area	Toll Free Call	Local Call
Pensacola	Northwest Florida	1-800-226-8574	850-595-2100
Tallahassee	North Florida	1-800-342-0820	850-410-7640
Jacksonville	Northeast Florida	1-800-226-6481	904-360-7100
Orlando	Central Florida	1-800-226-8521	407-245-0888
Miami	Southeast Florida	1-800-226-3023	305-470-5500
Ft. Myers	Southwest Florida	1-800-407-4880	239-278-7170
Tampa Bay	Tampa Bay	1-800-226-1140	813-878-7300

• Call your nearest office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Jacksonville Field Office	904-721-1211	North & Central Florida
FBI Resident Agent Offices in Daytona Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Ocala, Pensacola, Panama City, and Tallahassee.
Tampa Field Office	813-273-4566	Central Florida
FBI Resident Agent Offices in Clearwater, Ft. Myers, Lakeland, Melbourne, Naples, Orlando, Sarasota, and Tampa.
Miami Field Office	305- 944-9101	South Florida
FBI Resident Agent Offices in Fort Pierce, Homestead, Key West, North Miami Beach, and West Palm Beach.

• Permitted and Prohibited
  Items Prohibited items are weapons, explosives, incendiaries, and include items that are seemingly harmless but may be used as weapons-the so-called "dual use" items. You may not bring these items to security checkpoints without authorization. The following chart outlines items that are permitted and items that are prohibited in your carry-on or checked baggage. You should note that some items are allowed in your checked baggage, but not your carry-on. Also pay careful attention to the "Notes" included at the bottom of each section - they contain important information about restrictions. Chart of Items (16 KB in PDF)

• Travel Preparation
  There are preparations you can make before you arrive at the airport to help move more quickly and efficiently through security. See these links for suggestions on what to wear to the airport, how to pack for your trip, a pre-flight checklist, and a handy list of time saving tips (word document file).

• Security Procedures
  The Transportation Security Administration has standardized screening procedures at airports across the country. The above link describes the new enhanced procedures you will encounter. Familiarizing yourself with these new procedures - particularly those that are different from what you may have experienced earlier - will assist you in moving quickly through security screening.

• Special Considerations
  Some passengers may have special needs or require additional assistance during the screening process. Screeners have been trained to be sensitive to and respectful of the needs of all passengers. The above link identifies some helpful information that explains the security screening procedures as they may apply to groups with special needs.

Report on General Aviation Security - May 2004
This report summarizes the National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) position on general aviation security and is intended to offer advice, recommendations, and guidance to federal authorities for developing a national policy and appropriate standards of airport security for public-use general aviation airports located in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Founded in 1931, NASAO is one of the most senior aviation organizations in the United States. The Florida Department of Transportation's State Aviation Manager is a member of NASAO and serves on its Committee on General Aviation Security that prepared this report.

Transportation Security Administration
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created November 19, 2001, when President Bush signed into law the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA), Public Law 107-71. TSA protects the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce and involves all kinds of transportation security, such as aviation, maritime, land, rail, and more. Please see the above link for information of national importance, plus procedures, requirements, and recommendations to better understand and to better prepare for a traveling experience in compliance with current security standards.

TSA Security Guidelines for General Aviation Airports (322 KB in PDF)
This guidance document was developed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in cooperation with the General Aviation (GA) community. It is intended to provide GA airport owners, operators, and users with guidelines and recommendations that address aviation security concepts, technology, and enhancements.