Known Traveler Number system

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The Known Traveler Number system is a U.S. trusted traveler identification program that allows pre-approved passengers to receive expedited security screening at airports.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf airport security program
trusted traveler program
administeredBy Transportation Security Administration
appliedDuring airline reservation booking
airport check-in
online check-in
appliesTo pre-approved passengers
benefit keeping laptops in bags in many cases
keeping light jackets on during screening
keeping shoes on during screening
reduced physical screening
shorter security lines
country United States of America
surface form: United States
dataType alphanumeric identifier
eligibilityRequirement application to a trusted traveler program
background check approval
enables access to TSA PreCheck lanes
governingLawArea U.S. transportation security
identifies Known Traveler Number
implementedAs database of enrolled travelers
integratedWith TSA PreCheck expedited screening
surface form: TSA screening systems

airline reservation systems
linkedProgram Global Entry
NEXUS
SENTRI
TSA Pre✓
surface form: TSA PreCheck
operatedBy United States Department of Homeland Security
surface form: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
output known traveler status on boarding pass
purpose expedited airport security screening
identify low-risk air travelers
relatedTo Secure Flight
risk-based security screening
requires fingerprints or biometrics in many programs
identity verification
screeningOutcome expedited security screening at airports
sector aviation security
securityFocus commercial air travel
shortName KTN system
targetUser frequent travelers
low-risk passengers
typeOfNumber unique traveler identifier
usedBy Secure Flight
surface form: Secure Flight program

airlines
airport security checkpoints
usedFor TSA Pre✓
surface form: TSA PreCheck

other U.S. trusted traveler programs

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Transportation Security Administration usesProgram Known Traveler Number system