Is photo id needed for air travel?

If i am traveling from texas to Colorado do i need a photo Id to get on a plane? Im 17 and i plan on traveling alone to live with family. I do not have a photo ID .. does that mean I can not travel by plane?

Yes, you need a photo id. You can get one without having a driver's license: check with your DMV and they'll tell you how to get one.

You're going to need a photo id. If you have a school id they might take that, but just to be safe you should go get a passport made.

U need a photo id and a permission from ur parents 2 travel.

You will need to get a photo ID, just get an ID card they're like $20 but worth it plus you'll definitely need it. Good luck.

School ID will suffice. But if you plan on leaving the USA I suggest you get a passport. It's the best form of ID when travelling since 9-11

You must have at least any valid ID or documents before you travel by an airplane.That's the SOP on travelling by air.And because that you are still a minor,you must need a parents permission to travel if not accompnied by adults.

with heightened security it probably is.
you can pick up a photo i.d. for about 6 dollars at your local dmv. I got mine before I had my license and it is definately a good thing to have.

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 fundamentally changed airline travel. Due to heightened security measures, air travelers will find many differences between pre- and post-September 11 travel, including increased time to check in, additional screening procedures for persons and baggage, the presence of armed guards in the gate area and restrictions on what passengers are allowed to carry on the plane.

The Transportation and Security Administration has an extensive list of recommendations for air travelers. Some of the most noteworthy are:

Arrive early -- you will need extra time to check in and go through various security checkpoints.
Bring a government-issued ID (federal, state or local). This will be required at check-in and at other security checkpoints before boarding the airplane.
Don't discuss or joke about terrorism, weapons or bombs while going through the checkpoints.
Plan to bring no more than one carry-on item and one personal item (such as a purse or briefcase) into the airplane cabin. Additional bags must be checked.
Bring your ticket or a printout of your e-ticket itinerary (for more on traveling with e-tickets, see below).
Do not bring firearms, knives, cutting or puncturing instruments or other prohibited items into the airplane cabin. (See below for more on this.)

Everyone above i correct.
But I wonder why at 17 yrs-old you don't have a school ID or a State ID, just in case of emergency.
I am really amazed
Assume you're getting involved in an car accident (being the passenger) no one will be able to identify you nor knowing where you live, etc..