Quick Answer
✅ Yes. TSA allows skateboards in both carry-on and checked luggage.
⚠️ Airlines may treat skateboards as oversized items depending on size and weight.
✈️ Electric skateboards with lithium batteries have special restrictions.
Details
- Carry-on:
- Standard skateboards are allowed, but size limits vary by airline.
- Most airlines allow them as carry-on if they fit in the overhead bin or under the seat.
- Longboards are often too large for cabin storage.
- Checked luggage:
- Skateboards can be checked, but risk damage — pack securely.
- Electric skateboards:
- Lithium battery rules apply:
- Batteries ≤ 100 Wh → generally allowed in carry-on.
- 101–160 Wh → limited to 2, airline approval required.
- >160 Wh → prohibited.
- Most airlines ban large e-skate batteries from both carry-on and checked.
- International flights:
- Rules are similar, but airlines may impose stricter carry-on size limits.
TSA Skateboard Rules Summary
| Skateboard Type | Carry-On | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Standard skateboard | ✅ Allowed (size limits apply) | ✅ Allowed |
| Longboard | ⚠️ Allowed (if fits overhead) | ✅ Allowed |
| Electric skateboard | ⚠️ Allowed (battery ≤ 100 Wh) | ❌ Not allowed with spare batteries |
Gotchas / Common Issues
- ✈️ Airline size limits: TSA allows skateboards, but airlines may deny oversized boards.
- ✈️ Damage risk: Checked skateboards can return cracked or warped — pack carefully.
- ✈️ Electric boards: Most large e-skates are not allowed because of high-capacity batteries.
- ✈️ Best practice: Carry regular skateboards onboard if small enough, check if oversized.