Hurlburt Field to enforce REAL ID requirement starting May 7

It's only days before the new federal Royal ID requirement comes into effect nationwide. As of Wednesday, May 7, this new security standard for U.S. driver's licenses and ID cards will be mandatory in all states, including Massachusetts. This means that if you plan to travel by plane or access federal facilities from May 2025, you will have to submit the Royal ID.

Hurlburt Field to enforce REAL ID requirement starting May 7

Hurlburt Field officials announced Wednesday that all visitors requesting access to the Air Force base will need to present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification beginning May 7. The new requirement, detailed in a media advisory from the 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs Office, applies to all individuals seeking base access, including guests sponsored by active duty personnel. REAL ID compliant driver’s licenses can be identified…