Airport Offers Tips for the Busy Independence Day Travel Period – Fresno Yosemite International Airport | FAT

Fresno, CA (June 27 ,2025) – The Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is expecting busy travel days commencing now and through the upcoming Independence Day holiday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) estimates it will screen more than 37,500 departing passengers from FAT starting Tuesday, July 1 through Monday, July 7. During this 7-day period, Thursday, July 3 and Sunday, July 6 are projected to be busiest travel days at FAT.

Passengers are strongly encouraged to arrive early at the airport two hours or more prior to domestic flight departures and three hours or more prior to international flights. Busiest times at the checkpoint are 4:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

During this Independence Day holiday, FAT encourages travelers to prepare in advance with these tips:

Airlines

• Check with your airline for flight status before leaving for the airport. Convenient flight status links are available on most airline websites and mobile apps, or passengers may telephone their airline for flight status information.
• Travelers are advised to immediately contact their airline if their flight has been impacted.
• It is recommended that travelers keep medications readily accessible and not packed in checked or carry-on baggage in the event baggage is delayed or their carry-on is not accessible.

Pack Smart

• Pack smart; start with empty bags. By packing for travel with empty bags, passengers are less likely to bring prohibited items through a TSA checkpoint. Check for prohibited items by using the “What Can I Bring?” page at TSA.gov .

TSA Security Screening

• All fireworks are forbidden on aircraft whether in carry-on, checked bags or cargo.

• TSA Cares is a helpline that provides travelers and families with disabilities, medical conditions, and other special circumstances, additional assistance during the security screening process. If your flight is within 72 hours, call 855.787.2227 with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. Or contact TSA Cares online at  

• Review TSA’s 3-1-1 Liquids Rule for carry-on bags. Travelers may bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes in their carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces or less per item. Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces in checked baggage.
• Remember passengers 18 years and older need to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another approved form of identification to go through TSA checkpoints.

Parking

• Parking is in high demand during the peak travel periods. Since lots and the parking garage can fill up quickly, please keep an alternate lot in mind in case your first choice is no longer available upon arrival. Travelers with parking questions can contact FAT’s parking operator SP+ at 559.252.0052. For parking options and a printable map, please visit flyfresno.com/parking/ .
• Place items out of sight and lock vehicles. Keep valuables and personal items hidden from view. Place valuables in the trunk. Never leave electronics or bags in plain view. Do not leave spare keys in the vehicle or hidden under the vehicle.

Cell Phone Waiting and Ground Transportation

• A Free Cell Phone Waiting Area is conveniently located near the terminal to accommodate friends and family who are picking up arriving passengers. Drivers must stay with their vehicles.
• Rideshare drop-off and pick-up area, Fresno Area Express (FAX), and V-Line are in front of terminal Departures curb at the center median.
• Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) and taxi service are across from the Baggage Claim doors at the center median.
• For a map of ground transportation locations, please visit flyfresno.com/parking/.

Health and Safety

• Review CDC travel tips for a healthy and safe travels
• Remain aware. Travelers should report suspicious activities and remember: If You See Something, Say Something.

Check for Independence Day Travel Updates

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Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is one of the largest drivers in economic activity in the Central San Joaquin Valley. Domestic and international carriers serving FAT offer Valley travelers nonstop flights to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Guadalajara, León, and Morelia in Mexico.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport are municipally owned entities operating as a self-supporting enterprise.

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