Yes. The FAA lists AirTags and Tile-type trackers as allowed in checked bags, as long as the battery holds no more than 0.3 g lithium (lithium metal) or 2.7 Wh (lithium-ion). They are also fine in carry-on.
Allowed with no special rules.
Allowed in checked luggage when the tracker's battery is within 0.3 g lithium content (lithium metal) or 2.7 Wh (lithium-ion). Larger GPS trackers with bigger batteries don't meet this limit.
Checked against official TSA, FAA and government pages on . These are US rules unless we say otherwise; the TSA officer at the checkpoint makes the final call.
The rules in numbers
- Lithium-metal tracker battery: max 0.3 g lithium for checked bags
- Lithium-ion tracker battery: max 2.7 Wh for checked bags
Packing tips
- Coin-cell trackers like AirTag and Tile are the type the FAA names as examples; rechargeable GPS trackers with larger batteries may exceed the limit.
- Some airlines have their own rules on bag trackers, especially internationally, so check before you fly.
Questions people ask
Can I put an AirTag in my checked luggage?
Yes. The FAA lists AirTag-style trackers as allowed in checked bags within the 0.3 g lithium / 2.7 Wh battery limit.
Are GPS luggage trackers allowed in checked bags?
Only if the battery is no more than 0.3 g lithium metal or 2.7 Wh lithium-ion; check the tracker's specs.