Check In
Most airlines recommend checking in for your flight 24 hours before boarding.
Please check with your airline for check-in procedures, baggage restrictions and other specific information you need to know before your flight.
Even if you have checked in online, please arrive at the airport early to ensure that wait times at security don't hinder your ability to board your flight on time.
Security Tips and Tricks
How to Get Through Security Quickly
Set yourself up for success prior to arriving at security
- Arrive early! Plan to arrive at least two hours prior to your flight’s scheduled boarding time to allow enough time to park, navigate to the terminal, check luggage with the airline if needed and go through security screening before arriving at your gate.
- Bring an acceptable ID. A REAL ID driver’s license or compliant identification card or a valid U.S. passport is now required for all domestic flights. If you’re planning to fly and don’t have REAL ID-compliant identification, please arrive even earlier for TSA to verify your identity and to undergo additional screening.
- Wear clothing you can remove easily, like slip on shoes and minimal accessories. (Watches, metal jewelry, belts, and other metal items will need to be removed prior to entering detectors.)
- Go easy on those liquids! All liquids should be 3.4 ounces or less and must fit in a 1-quart plastic bag.
- Pack smart and start with an empty bag. If you start packing with an empty bag, you are less likely to bring prohibited items to the checkpoint. If you plan to travel with a firearm, you must properly pack the firearm in a hard-sided, locked case in your checked luggage and declare it with the airline while checking in at the airline ticket counter.
- Sign up for TSA PreCheck to get through security even faster.
Top 5 Items That Can Increase Your Wait Time At Security
- Bottled waters and other liquids in bottles over 3.4 ounces
- Toothpaste and other gels over 3.4 ounces
- Lighters or other flammable objects
- Pocket knives and other sharp objects
- Guns and other firearms – yes, even if you have a concealed carry license, you can’t bring it on the plane.
What You Should Know Before Arriving
Flight Check-In Information
Exact check-in and departure procedures vary according to the airline. Please check with your carrier regarding online check-ins for your flight, baggage policies and recommended arrival times.
How early should I arrive at the airport before my flight?
Before going to the airport, please contact your airline to confirm your flight and receive their recommendation on when you should arrive at the airport. Flight schedules vary throughout the day. As a general rule, please arrive at least 2 hours before departure for check-in and security screening.
What type of identification do I need to fly?
Passengers 18 and over must show a photo ID issued by federal or state government that contains your name, date of birth, gender and an expiration date. See acceptable documents.
Anyone who boards a domestic flight will need a REAL ID driver’s license or compliant identification card or a valid U.S. passport. If you’re planning to fly and don’t have REAL ID-compliant identification, please arrive even earlier for TSA to verify your identity and to undergo additional screening.
When does the airport open?
LIT airport is open 24/7 but airlines, concessions and rental cars have their own operating hours. The TSA checkpoint opens at 4 a.m. daily and airline ticket counters typically open around 3:30 a.m. for the first flights of the day.
Can I take a prescription in my carry-on? What if it needs refrigeration?
We recommend that you carry all medications (and valuables) in your carry-on bag. Please adopt the 3-1-1 liquids rule–all liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes must be 3.4 oz (100ml) or less per container, and containers must be stored in a 1-quart clear plastic zip-top bag. Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces; the traveler should inform the TSA officer of these medically necessary liquids and separate them from other belongings before screening begins. Passengers are allowed to bring medications in pill or other solid form through security screening checkpoints in unlimited amounts, as long as they are screened. If a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for an inspection instead. This request must be made before screening begins. You may keep your medication on ice until it’s time to process through screening. Once at screening, the ice will need to be dumped. You can get more ice at one of the post-screening restaurants.
For more information on TSA’s rules regarding travel items: What Can I Bring? All | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov).
How do I get a wheelchair?
This service is provided by airlines. Please make your arrangements in advance when you book your flight. In the airport, call Customer Care at 501-375-1509 to request assistance.
How do I pay for parking?
You may pay for parking by credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. Parking pricing and options are available here.