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- Baggage Carts / Skycap at Cleveland Hopkins CLE Airport
Baggage carts and skycaps are located near the entrances to assist with luggage and special needs.
Smarte Cartes are located in the elevator lobby on levels 1 and 3 of the hourly/daily garage, and on level 3 inside the connector bridge adjacent to the elevator lobby in the long term garage. The charge for Smarte Cartes is $2.00 and is subject to change.
- Baggage Claim at Cleveland Hopkins CLE Airport
Baggage claim is located on the in the lower level of the main terminal.
- Security at Cleveland Hopkins CLE Airport
SECURITY AT CLE AIRPORT:
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is committed to ensuring that all passengers, visitors, and employees have a safe and enjoyable environment in which to travel and work. It continues to work with federal and local safety and security agencies to ensure meeting your needs and expectations.
New security regulations affecting security at CLE Airport became effective following the unprecedented events of September 11, 2001, and it continues to evaluate and enhance those security measures to ensure that the level of security meets and exceeds mandated federal requirements.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is charged with the responsibility of screening all checked baggage. The TSA has requested that passengers leave their checked baggage unlocked to avoid the necessity for security screeners to forcibly unlock their luggage should it require inspection.
The TSA is also charged with the responsibility of screening all passengers and carry-on baggage prior to allowing entry into the airport concourses. Passengers are advised to arrive 90 minutes prior to their scheduled flight departure time to ensure that they and their bags have enough time to go through the screening process and be transported to the aircraft.
Allow Extra Time for Special Circumstances. During busy periods, or when traveling with young children, infants, elderly or disabled passengers, you should plan to build extra time into your travel plans.
For additional information on average wait-time information, visit the TSA website at http://www.tsa.gov. OR http://www.ifly.com/airport-security/
Airport Police
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is patrolled by the Airport Unit of the Cleveland Police Department. These highly trained officers are permanently assigned to the airport. Their offices are located in the center of the baggage claim level next to the USO Office. They provide a wide range of law enforcement duties and responsibilities including patrol, investigation, traffic flow and control and response to airport emergencies.
The Airport Unit of the Cleveland Police Department may be contacted from anywhere in the terminal or the parking garage by dialing 6055 on any white courtesy telephone. They may be contacted from any telephone by dialing 1.216.265.6055.
