Yes, it does have your picture, your name and a star, but a Costco membership card is not a replacement for a Real ID.

According to a posting from the TSA, there is a rumor going around that you can use your Costco card as a REAL ID to board ...

The Transportation Security Administration is advising travelers that Costco membership cards are not an acceptable form of ...

Americans now face a new flying hurdle as the Real ID requirement finally takes effect. The TSA has actually felt compelled to clarify that your Costco membership card – despite its gold star – won’t ...