Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and IDEMIA are hosting a temporary TSA PreCheck enrollment event from August 4 through August 7, 2026, at 662 Wings Way in Belgrade, Montana.
If you fly out of BZN for Yellowstone, Big Sky, or regular Montana trips and still stand in the standard security lane, this is a short local window to finish the in-person step without driving to a permanent enrollment center in another city.
- Dates: August 4 to 7, 2026, appointments first come first served.
- Where: Airport Operations and U.S. Customs building, 662 Wings Way, Belgrade, MT 59714.
- Not the terminal: The site sits just north of the tower, outside the main passenger building.
- Fee: $76.75 for five years through IDEMIA if approved.
- First step: Pre-enroll online and book the Belgrade pop-up before you go.
What Bozeman published
According to the airport's August enrollment notice, Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport and IDEMIA will run the pop-up enrollment center at the Airport Operations and U.S. Customs building.
The address is 662 Wings Way, Belgrade, MT 59714, just north of the control tower.
The airport stresses that this location is not inside the main terminal. Travelers who treat the event like a normal gate-area errand will miss it.
Appointments are first come first served. The airport recommends applying as soon as possible rather than waiting for the week of the event.
The posted fee is $76.75 for five years of participation if the application is approved. That figure matches the current IDEMIA new-enrollment price on the official TSA PreCheck page.
The three steps that actually matter
Bozeman's notice frames enrollment as three practical moves. Skip any one of them and the day can fail even if the building is open.
First, complete the online application and schedule the Belgrade pop-up for August 4 to 7, 2026, through the IDEMIA TSA enrollment site. The airport links directly to that pre-enrollment path.
Second, appear in person at 662 Wings Way with documents that prove identity and citizenship or lawful permanent resident status. The in-person visit is described as less than about ten minutes for fingerprints and a photo.
Third, wait for the Known Traveler Number, or KTN. The airport says most travelers receive a KTN in three to five days.
Only after that number is in airline profiles and reservations do PreCheck benefits show on a boarding pass.
TSA's program page adds the same core sequence for any enrollment provider: apply online, complete biometrics and documents in person, then enter the KTN on future tickets. The Bozeman event is the local in-person slot, not a different program.
Who should prioritize this window
This pop-up is aimed at U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who do not already have PreCheck and who use BZN as a home airport or regular Yellowstone gateway. It is especially useful for travelers who would otherwise book a separate road trip to a permanent enrollment center.
Families get a concrete benefit once a parent is approved. Children 17 and under can accompany an enrolled adult in PreCheck lanes without paying their own enrollment fee, according to both the airport summary and TSA program materials.
If you already hold PreCheck, Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI that includes PreCheck, this event is not a required stop. Renewals follow separate IDEMIA or other provider paths, and the Bozeman notice is written as a new-enrollment pitch.
Travelers shopping between PreCheck and CLEAR should still treat this as a PreCheck enrollment, not a CLEAR membership. Our evergreen comparison of TSA PreCheck versus CLEAR explains how the two products stack when both appear at a checkpoint.
What PreCheck changes after the KTN lands
Once approved, PreCheck is designed for dedicated screening lanes at more than 200 U.S. airports.
TSA says about 99 percent of PreCheck passengers wait less than ten minutes, and the airport notice cites most PreCheck waits under five minutes.
In a PreCheck lane, travelers generally keep shoes, belts, light jackets, and 3-1-1 liquids in bags, and leave laptops packed under the normal PreCheck screening model. Exact bin instructions can still vary by checkpoint equipment, so follow the officer and signage in front of you.
For packing details that still confuse people even with PreCheck, Deep Arrival's guides on belts, clothes, and shoes and TSA electronics rules cover the everyday items that slow standard lanes.
PreCheck is not a free pass around every security rule. You still need acceptable ID, and TSA can still apply random screening.
The value is a shorter, less strip-down process for trusted travelers, not immunity from the checkpoint.
Yellowstone-season logistics at BZN
Bozeman is a primary air gateway for Yellowstone and southwestern Montana. Summer and early fall calendars pack park entries, ranch stays, and mountain weather into short windows, which is when security delays feel expensive.
Enrolling in early August still leaves time for the KTN to post before later August and September trips. Three to five days is the airport's typical estimate, not a guaranteed service-level agreement, so do not book the appointment the morning of a same-week flight and assume the number will print that afternoon.
If your next Yellowstone itinerary is already ticketed, open the airline reservation after the KTN arrives and add the number to the traveler profile. Without that step, the boarding pass may still show standard screening even though the membership is active.
Drivers should plan the building, not the terminal curb. 662 Wings Way is a separate airport-operations address.
Leave extra time for finding parking or the correct entrance, and do not try to walk from the public terminal without confirming the path.
| If you… | What to do |
|---|---|
| Fly BZN often and lack PreCheck | Pre-enroll now and book any open August 4 to 7 Belgrade pop-up slot. |
| Already have PreCheck or Global Entry | Skip this event unless you are helping a family member enroll. |
| Have a trip within days of the event | Still enroll if slots remain, but do not count on the KTN for that same trip. |
| Cannot make August 4 to 7 | Use the IDEMIA locator for another center rather than waiting for a future BZN pop-up. |
| Travel with kids under 18 | Enroll the adult; children 17 and under can use PreCheck lanes with you free. |
- Book the pop-up first: Online pre-enrollment and a Belgrade appointment are required before the in-person visit.
- Bring the right documents: Identity and citizenship or LPR proof must match IDEMIA's required-docs list.
- Budget $76.75: That five-year IDEMIA fee is due at enrollment if you are approved.
- Add the KTN later: Update airline profiles after the number arrives so boarding passes show PreCheck.
- Navigate to Wings Way: Do not assume the session is inside the passenger terminal.
The practical close is simple. If BZN is your airport and PreCheck is still on the to-do list, August 4 to 7 is a dated, local chance to finish the biometrics without inventing a separate road trip.
Pre-enroll, book the Belgrade pop-up, bring documents, then wait for the KTN before you judge the program on a busy Yellowstone departure day.
When is the Bozeman TSA PreCheck enrollment event?
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport lists appointments for August 4 through August 7, 2026, on a first come first served basis through IDEMIA pre-enrollment.
Where exactly do I go at BZN?
Go to the Airport Operations and U.S. Customs building at 662 Wings Way, Belgrade, MT 59714, just north of the tower.
It is not inside the main terminal.
How much does enrollment cost?
The airport lists a $76.75 application fee for five years of TSA PreCheck through IDEMIA if you are approved.
Do I need to apply online first?
Yes. Pre-enroll and schedule the Belgrade pop-up online, then complete fingerprints and photo in person with required identity documents.
How soon will I get my Known Traveler Number?
The airport says most travelers receive a KTN in three to five days. Add it to airline profiles before you expect PreCheck on a boarding pass.
