Gateside PreCheck launches at Amarillo airport while Tesla car’s aircraft status
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Gateside PreCheck is now offered at Rick Husband International Airport, and U.S. authorities say Elon Musk’s flying‑car concept does not meet the definition of an aircraft.
Gateside PreCheck at Amarillo
Gateside PreCheck is now available at Rick Husband International Airport, one of 13 airports nationwide offering the service. TSA PreCheck members can access the terminal past security even if they are not flying. Passengers must apply for the gate pass at least one day and no more than three days in advance. New TSA PreCheck enrollment costs $79.75 for five years, with renewals starting at $58.75 for five years. Amarillo offers TSA PreCheck registration only a few times a year, most recently in September.
Tesla car not an aircraft
Elon Musk unveiled a vehicle in Texas that can take off and land vertically, but the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said the car does not meet the definition of an aircraft. The U.S. Air Force also considers the vehicle not to be a plane. The Federal Highway Administration said it will monitor the vehicle to ensure it complies with federal safety regulations and noted an ongoing investigation of Tesla’s Cybertruck since September. Production of the new car with gull‑wing doors is scheduled to start in 2028.