Lantern Battery
Standard alkaline lantern batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked bags without restriction.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. Ordinary alkaline 6V lantern batteries are dry-cell batteries, not lithium, so they carry none of the fire-risk restrictions lithium batteries do.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. Alkaline lantern batteries can be packed in checked baggage without restriction as well.
Special instructions
This applies to standard alkaline lantern batteries. Rechargeable lithium lantern batteries follow the spare lithium battery rules instead.
FAQ
- Are 6V lantern batteries treated like other alkaline batteries?
- Yes — standard alkaline lantern batteries have no restriction in carry-on or checked bags, the same as AA or D batteries.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-08-02
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.