TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Real ID went into effect on Wednesday. If you’ve ever passed through the TSA checkpoint at ...

Starting Wednesday, if you plan on flying across the U.S., you’re going to need a real id or a passport to travel to your destination.

Air travelers found the Real ID deadline to be like any other travel day, and those who don't have it likely used their passport.

You may have been hearing about it for two decades, but May 7, 2025, is finally the day “Real IDs” are now required for domestic U.S. flights.