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Batteries, Lithium (spare)

For Batteries, Lithium (spare), carrier is FAA (air transport); restriction type is restricted; scope is carry-on baggage; not allowed in checked bags; conditions is Lithium metal batteries limited to 2 grams of lithium per battery; lithium ion batteries limited to 100 Wh per battery; with airline approval up to two spare larger batteries (101–160 Wh or 2–8 grams), recorded from its source on 2026-08-10.

Item category
Batteries, Lithium (spare) verified
Carrier
FAA (air transport) our reading
Restriction type
restricted our reading
Scope
carry-on baggage; not allowed in checked bags our reading
Conditions
Lithium metal batteries limited to 2 grams of lithium per battery; lithium ion batteries limited to 100 Wh per battery; with airline approval up to two spare larger batteries (101–160 Wh or 2–8 grams). verified
Sourcefaa.gov
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What the source says

Lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries are limited to 2 grams of lithium per battery. Lithium ion (rechargeable) batteries are limited to a rating of 100 watt hours (Wh) per battery. With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101–160 Wh) or Lithium metal batteries (2-8 grams).

faa.gov, retrieved 2026-08-10

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