Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) Baggage and Security

Carts and Skycaps are available at the arrival and departure areas.

Airport security is provided by the Summit County Sherrif’s Department. They can be reached at 330-896-6390

Passengers age 18 and older must present photo identification, such as a passport, driver’s license or a military ID, issued by a local, state or federal government agency, or two forms of non-photo identification such as a Social Security card, one of which must have been issued by a state or federal agency.

For more information, call the TSA Contact Center toll-free at (866) 289-9673 during the following hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. You may also e-mail TSA at TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov

Travel Tips
Before you leave home:

The night before your trip, put medications and important documents (reservation numbers, hotel and car rental information) in your carry-on bag.
Print your boarding pass from your home computer to save time at check-in.
Don’t wrap gifts. Or Security personnel will have to unwrap them during screening.
If you will have any firearms in your checked luggage, call your airline to let them know.
Wear slip-on shoes. It will speed your trip through gate screening.
Before locking the front door behind you, check your airline for arrival and departure information.
Plan to arrive at the airport 60 to 90 minutes before your departure time.

At the Airport:

If you didn’t print your ticket at home, now’s the time to do it at a self-service kiosk.
Check luggage at the ticket counter prior to going to gate screening. Do not lock your luggage.
Declare any firearms located in your checked luggage.
Please only take one carry-on and one personal item (like a purse, laptop or bag).
Once at gate screening, remove your laptop from its case.