Revenue
The Company derives substantially all of its revenue from subscriptions to its consumer aviation service, CLEAR+. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, no individual airport accounted for more than 10% of membership revenue.
Revenue by Geography
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, substantially all of the Company’s revenue was generated in the United States.
Contract liabilities and assets
The Company’s deferred revenue balance primarily relates to amounts received from Members for subscriptions paid in advance of the services being provided that will be earned within the next twelve months. The following table presents changes in the deferred revenue balance as follows:
For the year ended December 31,
202520242023
Balance as of January 1$439,753 $376,253 $283,452 
Deferral of revenue$945,155 820,250 704,472 
Recognition of deferred revenue(868,707)(756,750)(611,671)
Balance as of December 31
$516,201 $439,753 $376,253 

The Company has obligations for refunds and other similar items of $2,792 and $3,743 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, recorded within accrued liabilities.
During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized $432,182, $371,576 and $281,786, respectively, of revenue which was included in the opening deferred revenue balances.
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About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.