Which agencies govern aviation security in the U.S.?

• A. FAA, DHS, and TSA.
• B. FAA, TSA, and DHS.
• C. NASA, FAA, and NOAA.
• D. DOT, FBI, and CIA.

Answer: (B)

Aviation security governance in the United States is led by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) functioning under DHS as the primary security authority for air travel, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) playing a key regulatory role in safety while coordinating with security efforts. TSA handles passenger and baggage screening, security programs at airports, and enforcement of security measures. DHS provides the overarching national security framework and policy direction for aviation security. The FAA focuses on safety, certification, and air traffic control, and it works with TSA to ensure security requirements align with safe flight operations. NASA and NOAA aren’t responsible for aviation security governance, and while FBI or CIA are federal investigative or intelligence agencies, they do not oversee aviation security policy in the way TSA and DHS do.