Security Screening Questions? For questions on the rules for liquids in carry-on, sharp objects, weapons, tools, medicines and medical devices, food, "prohibited items," and general security screening questions, see the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)'s security rules and guidance. You may also contact the TSA via phone, e-mail or Tweet.
The TSA also has rules on "prohibited items" that pose a security threat. Though they sometimes overlap, the TSA security rules are separate from the FAA dangerous goods safety rules discussed here. For the TSA rules on weapons, sharp objects, the "3-1-1" rule on liquids, gels, and aerosols, etc.; go to the TSA Prohibited Items web page.
Dangerous Goods Questions? For questions about dangerous goods (chemicals, batteries, battery-powered devices, gases, aerosols, flammables, etc.) you may contact the FAA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety at 215-872-6226, or via e-mail at hazmatinfo@faa.gov. Please allow 1-2 business days for answers to e-mail questions. Please include the following format into the body of your email message:
- Name
- State of Residence
- Name of Material/Device
- Photo of Label/Package/Device (if available)
- Manufacturer
- Destination Outside of USA? Y/N
- Specific Request or Question
For general questions about the Hazardous Materials Regulations, contact the Hazardous Materials Information Center at 1-800-467-4922 or 202-366-4488, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST, or by e-mail at infocntr@dot.gov.
View and download Dangerous Goods resources for passengers
- Drone/UAS Passenger Brochure – Your Drone Might Be a Dangerous Good (PDF)
- PackSafe Teams Checklist: This checklist answers frequently asked questions for sports teams and groups traveling by air. Use the Full Version (PDF) or print the Two-page Summary (PDF).
- Luggage Tag (PDF)
- Packsafe Brochure (English) (PDF)
- Packsafe Brochure (Spanish) (PDF)
- Hazardous Materials Booklet (PDF)
- PackSafe When In Doubt Leave it Out Poster (PDF)
Batteries, E-Cigarettes, Lighters
- Vapes On A Plane Marketing Kit
Downloadable tools, including social media images, postcards, flyers and digital signage to help you spread the safety message about electronic smoking devices. - FDA Tips to Help Avoid "Vape" Battery Explosions and infographic (GOV, PDF)
- Airline Passenger and Lighters (PDF)
- PackSafe Don't pack Light for Your Next Flight Poster (PDF)
Batteries
- Airline Passengers and Batteries (PDF)
- Lithium Battery Incident Chart (PDF)
Running list of aviation cargo and passenger baggage events involving smoke, fire, extreme heat or explosion involving lithium batteries or unknown battery types dating back to 1991.
Fireworks
- Fireworks Don't Fly Poster Portrait (PDF)
- Fireworks Don't Fly Poster Landscape (PDF)
- Fireworks Brochure (PDF)
Camping Fuel
Useful websites
- TSA: What can I bring?
Know what you can pack in your carry-on and checked baggage before arriving at the airport. - TSA Blog
The purpose of this blog is to communicate with the public about all things TSA related. It is a good source to find out information about prohibited items and Dangerous Goods that's frequently found in passenger checked luggage.
Mobile Apps
Australian Government, Civil Aviation Safety Authority's Can I Pack That? – Dangerous Goods: The Australian Government's Can I pack that? Dangerous Goods App can help inform you about what you can and can't pack in your luggage. If it can be brought aboard, the app will guide you on how to do it safely. This app is consistent with International regulations.
- Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/can-i-pack-that-dangerous/id904161109?mt=8
- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.casa.dangerousgoods
MyTSA App: The MyTSA app provides airline passengers with 24/7 access to the most frequently requested airport security information on any mobile device.