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Do I need a passport to fly private domestically?
Answered by the Haute Jets private aviation team.
The short answer
No. Government-issued photo ID (driver's license or state ID) is sufficient for all US domestic private flights. Passport is required for all international flights.
The full explanation
No. Government-issued photo ID (driver's license or state ID) is sufficient for all US domestic private flights. Passport is required for all international flights. No ID verification procedure at private FBOs — your name is on the manifest.
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