Metal Detector
Metal detectors are allowed in carry-on and checked bags without restriction.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. A handheld or hobby metal detector is an ordinary electronic device with no restriction.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction in checked baggage; most travelers check a full-size detector given its length.
FAQ
- Is there any irony in a metal detector triggering the airport's metal detector?
- It won't — the device is screened by X-ray like any other item in your bag, not walked through the checkpoint's detector itself.
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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.