What Can I Bring?

Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport.

Item	Carry on bags	Checked bags
Battery powered wheel chairs and mobility devices Spillable batteries are allowed in wheelchairs and mobility devices, where the battery may remain installed if it is securely attached to the mobility device and the battery housing provides protection from damage, the terminals are protected from short circuit, and the battery remains in an upright position when stowed on the aircraft. See FAA regulations Non-spillable batteries may require additional measures based on battery type. See FAA regulations. Lithium metal (non-rechargeable lithium) batteries are forbidden with these devices. Lithium ion batteries must be removed from this type of mobility device and battery terminals protected from short circuit. The battery must be protected from damage (e.g. by placing each battery in a protective pouch). The lithium ion batteries must be carried in carry-on baggage only. The passenger must advise the airline of the battery location. The airline must notify the Pilot-in-command of the battery location in the cabin. For complete passenger instructions contact your airline. Advance arrangements and extra check-in time may be necessary. The airline may need to remove the battery and package it separately if the wheelchair cannot be stowed upright in the cargo compartment. Wheelchairs and other mobility devices are permitted through the checkpoint but not permitted into the cabin of the aircraft.	No	Yes (Special Instructions)
Non-Spillable Wet Batteries The information in this entry is limited to non-spillable batteries with absorbed electrolyte (gel cell, absorbed glass mat, etc.) used in portable electronic devices. It does not cover large vehicle batteries. For battery-powered wheelchairs and mobility devices, see separate entry. The battery voltage must not exceed 12 volts and the battery watt hour rating must not exceed 100 watt hours. Battery-powered equipment must be protected against accidental activation and the evolution of heat, and damage to the terminal posts. See FAA regulations for full packaging requirements. No more than two spare (not installed in device/equipment) batteries may be carried.	Yes (Special Instructions)	Yes (Special Instructions)
Spillable Batteries Except those in wheelchairs.	No	No
Wheelchairs	Yes	Yes

The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

Officers may ask you to power up your electronic device, including cell phones. Powerless devices will not be permitted onboard the aircraft. TSA does not read or copy information from your device.