20 airports you can visit without a plane ticket

Airport guest pass programs allow non-ticketed guests to go through the security checkpoint and access the secure side of a terminal to dine, shop, see the art and spend more time with family and friends.

Currently, about 20 airports offer this service. And each airport has its own set of rules for how many guests are welcome per day and the hours guests may enter the terminals.

But everyone who applies for a pass must provide and present a TSA-approved identification, go through a background check and complete the standard security screening. In many cases, minors are not allowed.

Here is the current list of airports offering guest pass programs

Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) in Ohio offers the CAK Guest Pass Program. Guests are welcome into the terminal Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm. And as a nice bonus, concessions offers a 10% discount to anyone who shows their pass.

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) gate pass program is called the FlySide Pass. Guests may enter the terminal 7 days a week from 4 am until 10 pm.

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing, MI has the LAN Visitor Pass, with a limit of 25 visitors per day.

Cleveland Hopkins Interational Airport (CLE) offers the Hopkins Hangout Pass. Pass holders can get discounts a several airports dining venues.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is home to the DTW Destinaton Pass. Guests may use the pass from 4 am until 9 pm 7 days a week in both the McNamara and Evans terminals.

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) offers the MCI Guest Pass Program

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has the MSY Guest Pass program.

Nashville International Airport (BNA) welcomes guests with its BNA Passport. The aiport limits the number of passed to 75 per day.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) program is called the the Wingmate Pass. Up to 100 passes are avialable each day and discounts may be available at shops and restaurants in the terminals.

At Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the SEA Visitor Pass Program is available to up to 300 guests per day.

OC AirPass at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA.

Oakland San Francisco Bay Area Airport (OAK) now has the OAK Guest Pass Program.

The ONT+ Visitor Pass Program at California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) provides access to a specific passenger terminal starting at a specific time and cannot be used to access another passenger terminal.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has rebooted and expanded its Experience MCO Visitor Pass Program. Once limited to Terminal C, the program now permits guests to apply for a pass to any of the terminals.

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) has a Stay and Play Visitor Pass