We
at The Eastern Iowa Airport would like to make your travel experience
as safe and hassle-free as possible. We've included the following
information
regarding the new security measures as a way to assist all passengers
and visitors to our facility.
1. How early
should I arrive at the airport for my flight?
We recommend that passengers arrive at The Eastern Iowa Airport at
least 90 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time.
2.
Can I drop off and pick up people in front of the terminal’s
main entrance?
Yes. The airport’s terminal drive, Arthur Collins Parkway, is
the drive directly in front of the terminal’s main entrance.
Drivers are reminded that Federal Aviation Administration regulations
prohibit unattended and/or unauthorized vehicles in the terminal area.
NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE. All unattended and/or unauthorized will
be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. The Cedar Rapids
Airport Commission will not be responsible for damage or loss to any
towed vehicle.
3. What type of assistance is available for those who can not carry
their luggage to and from the long-term parking lot?
Red Caps are on site to provide help. The Airport has also installed
Smarte Carts, or personal luggage carts. There is a unit in the long-term
parking lot and near the baggage claim area in the terminal. A person
deposits $2 to unlock a car from the machine. Upon the return of the
cart to a machine, 25 cents is refunded to the user.
4. If I am traveling with an electronic ticket, do I need a copy of
my electronic receipt to check in?
An electronic receipt is not required. Proper documentation
for check-in remains the same as prior to the increase in security
measures. These
documents include government issued photo identification such as a
state issued driver’s license, a state issued identification
card, a government issued military identification or a government issued
passport.
5. How much carry-on luggage may I take on the plane?
The FAA allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and one personal
item, such as a briefcase or purse. This applies to all airlines. You
should contact your airline to find out carry-on luggage size requirements.
6. May I bring my laptop as a piece of carry-on luggage?
Yes, but travelers need to be prepared to remove laptops and cell
phones from their cases so they can be X-rayed.
7. What type of document is needed to go through the security checkpoint?
When passengers arrive at The Eastern Iowa Airport, they should go
directly to their ticket counter to get a boarding pass. This includes
e-ticket holders. Only those with boarding passes will be allowed through
the security checkpoint.
8. How quickly do I need to get to the gate?
Passengers must be at their gate at least 20 minutes prior to departure.
AT ALL TIMES:
- Control all bags and personal items
- Do not bring
anything on board for another person.
- Report any unattended items
in the airport or aircraft to the nearest airport or airline
personnel.
9. Can I carry my pocketknife on board?
The following items must be placed in or transported
as check baggage or TSA personnel will ask you to surrender the item.
The following
is a partial list of prohibited and permitted items. For the complete
list and other travel tips, go to the TSA Web site at www.tsa.gov.
Prohibited Items
Knives of any length, composition or description
Cutting instruments of any kind and composition, including carpet
knives and box cutters (and spare blades), any device with a folding
or retractable blade, ice picks, straight razors, metal scissors and
metal nail files.
- Corkscrews
- Baseball/softball bats
- Golf clubs
- Pool cues
- Ski poles
- Hockey sticks
- When in doubt, transport item in checked
baggage
- Cigarette lighters. Lighters are not allowed in
carry-on or checked luggage.
PERMITTED ITEMS
- Walking canes and umbrellas (once inspected to
ensure prohibited items are not concealed)
- Nail clippers
- Safety razors (including disposable
razors)
- Syringes (with documented proof of medicinal need)
- Tweezers
- Knitting and crochet needles
10. Will armed officers be put on flights?
The Federal Aviation Administration Air Marshals who
are armed and trained in the use of firearms on board aircraft will
be flying anonymously
on select flights. Federal Air Marshals are FAA civil aviation security
specialists who are specially trained for deployment on anti-hijacking
missions. The FAA will not reveal the number or identities of the marshals.
The DOT is working with other government agencies to see if other highly trained agents may be deployed to augment the Federal Air Marshal force.
