Waterloo Regional Airport

10/08/2026

Still time to sign up for our upcoming TSA PreCheck enrollment event at Waterloo Regional Airport! ✈️

If you’ve been thinking about getting TSA PreCheck, now is a great time to get registered. TSA PreCheck can help make your travel experience faster and more convenient by allowing eligible travelers to use dedicated security lanes at participating airports.

Our upcoming enrollment event gives travelers in the area an opportunity to complete the application process right here at Waterloo Regional Airport, making it easy and convenient to get started.

Don’t wait — appointments are still available, but space is limited. Register today and take the first step toward a smoother experience the next time you travel.

📍 Location: Waterloo Regional Airport
🗓️ Upcoming enrollment event
🔗 Register now to reserve your appointment!

3 Easy Steps to TSA PreCheck
1. Apply online at https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/ Submit an online application and schedule an appointment at Waterloo, IA - Pop-Up: October 20- 23rd.

2. Enroll in person: Come to Waterloo Regional Airport to complete the less-than-10-minute enrollment, which includes capturing your fingerprints and photo for the TSA background check. Be sure to bring documentation proving your identity and citizenship status.

3. Get your Known Traveler Number (KTN): Most travelers get their KTN in three to five days.

09/21/2026

3 Easy Steps to TSA PreCheck
1. Apply online at https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/ Submit an online application and schedule an appointment at Waterloo, IA - Pop-Up: October 20- 23rd.

2. Enroll in person: Come to Waterloo Regional Airport to complete the less-than-10-minute enrollment, which includes capturing your fingerprints and photo for the TSA background check. Be sure to bring documentation proving your identity and citizenship status.

3. Get your Known Traveler Number (KTN): Most travelers get their KTN in three to five days.

09/20/2026

Due to continued weather conditions, the Waterloo Regional Airport closure has been extended for an additional day.

The airport will remain closed until 9:00 PM Wednesday evening. At this time, we expect the Wednesday evening American Airlines arrival to operate as scheduled, weather and operating conditions permitting.

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to ensure the airport can safely reopen.

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09/11/2026

A big thank you to everyone who participated in Waterloo Regional Airport’s tri-annual emergency drill!

It was great to see so many agencies, organizations, and individuals come together to train, work through scenarios, and strengthen our emergency response. These exercises are an important part of keeping our airport, passengers, employees, and community safe.

We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to participate and help make Waterloo Regional Airport a safer and stronger airport. Your partnership and commitment to emergency preparedness make a difference!

Thank you to all of our local first responders, airport partners, volunteers, and everyone else who helped make the exercise a success. We couldn’t do it without you!

09/04/2026

🚨 TRAINING EXERCISE NOTICE 🚨

Waterloo Regional Airport will be conducting its triennial full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, September 9, during the morning hours.

This is a planned training exercise involving the airport and our local emergency response and support agencies. The exercise is designed to test our emergency procedures and coordination with our community partners.

✈️ There is NO plane crash or actual emergency. This is only a training exercise.

You may see emergency vehicles, first responders, and other activity around the airport during the exercise. We appreciate everyone's understanding as we work with our local partners to ensure we are prepared to respond effectively in the event of a real emergency.

Thank you to all of our local support agencies for participating!

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08/17/2026

🚧 AIRPORT CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧
A reminder that the Waterloo Regional Airport will be closed to all aircraft operations from September 8 through September 22, 2026, as we complete important runway construction and infrastructure improvements.

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07/14/2026

There are still spaces available for the precheck event on July 28 to 31, 2026, to make your U.S. travel easier.
If you're not already part of the TSA PreCheck program, you can now pre-enroll and schedule your in-person appointment at Waterloo Regional Airport - 2790 Livingston Ln, Waterloo, IA 50703 2nd floor.
Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Start the process online at https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/

06/25/2026

🚧 AIRPORT CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧

Waterloo Regional Airport will be closed to all aircraft operations from September 8 through September 22, 2026, as we complete important runway construction and infrastructure improvements.

These improvements are a significant investment in the safety, reliability, and long-term future of our airport. While we understand this temporary closure may create some inconvenience, the work is necessary to maintain a safe and efficient airfield for all users.

✈️ Key Information:
• Airport closed to aircraft operations: September 8–22, 2026
• Commercial air service will be suspended during the closure
• Emergency operations will be accommodated as needed
• Normal operations are expected to resume on September 23, 2026

We appreciate the patience and understanding of our passengers, tenants, based aircraft owners, and aviation partners as we complete these critical improvements.

Additional updates will be shared as the project approaches.

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06/23/2026

ALO and IDEMIA are hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event on July 28 to 31 and August 4 to 7, 2026, to make your U.S. travel easier.
If you're not already part of the TSA PreCheck program, you can now pre-enroll and schedule your in-person appointment at Waterloo Regional Airport - 2790 Livingston Ln, Waterloo, IA 50703 2nd floor.
Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.
Start the process online at https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/

04/28/2026

✈️ Something New is Underfoot at ALO!
We’re leveling up your travel experience! 🛫 We are thrilled to share that the Waterloo Regional Airport is getting a fresh new look.

We’ve officially started replacing our dated, swirling patterns with a sleek, modern, and professional carpet design. This upgrade is all about making our terminal feel as welcoming and comfortable as possible for our amazing passengers.

Check out the progress below—from the old "swirl" to the new "stripe," the transformation is night and day!

Which look do you prefer? Let us know in the comments! 👇