can you use a passport instead of a real id

Yes, a passport can be used instead of a REAL ID. The U.S. passport book and passport card are both REAL ID compliant and accepted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for boarding domestic flights and accessing certain federal facilities. If you do not have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID, you can use a passport as an acceptable form of identification for domestic air travel and federal facility access starting May 7, 2025. This means a passport serves as a valid alternative to a REAL ID for these purposes.