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REAL ID enforcement begins at Myrtle Beach International Airport next month: What to know

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Myrtle Beach International Airport will begin enforcing REAL ID next month, according to a news release. TSA announced that beginning on May 7, all airline passengers 18 and older will be required to have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to pass through TSA security checkpoints — including those at MYR. REAL ID: What is it, and why do you need one in May? The implementation of the REAL ID requirement is part of a nationwide mandate stemming from the 2005 REAL ID Act, the release said. Its goal is to enhance security and prevent the use of fraudulent idenfication at airports and other federally regulated places. Congress passed the REAL ID Act in light of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, instituting a national minimum requirement for state driver's licenses and ID cards. States must now at least require proof of your legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, legal residency, and two forms verifying your address before issuing a driver's license or ID card. Can you fly without a REAL ID after the May deadline? 'Passenger safety remains our highest priority at MYR,' director of airports Judi Olmstead said. 'We are urging all travelers to check their identification now and ensure they are ready ahead of the May 7 deadline. Travelers without a REAL ID or other approved identification could experience delays, additional screening, or be denied access to their flight.' REAL ID driver's licenses are usually marked with a star in the upper corner. For South Carolina residents seeking more information on how to upgrade their license to a REAL ID, click here. * * * Caleb is a digital producer at News13. Caleb joined the team in January 2023 after graduating from Liberty University. He is from Northern Virginia. Follow Caleb on X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.