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Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport

Hawthorne, US
Security · Predicted
10min
For departing passengers
Immigration · Predicted
8min
For arriving passengers
Check-in
8min
For departing passengers
Status
Normal
Data quality
Ctier
Location
Hawthorne
Security · today · typical by hour
Estimated Fast · steady Fast all day
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Immigration · today · typical by hour
Estimated Fast · peak Normal at 8p · best Fast at 6a
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Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport

Current Wait Times

Premium
Quiet
Security severity
10 min
Fast
Immigration severity
8 min
Fast
Check-in severity
8 min
Fast
Security
Predicted515 min
10 min
Immigration
Predicted313 min
8 min
Traffic Score83

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Total Queue Time Estimate

Combined
Security
10
min
Immigration
8
min
Total
18
min
Add ~30 min for check-in & boarding
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Wait Time History — Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport

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Aviation Weather · METAR

MVFR

Marginal · reduced visibility
Wind
NESW
6 kt
VRB
Visibility
10+SM
0510+
Ceiling
2,100ft
2 layers
Temp
68°F
Dew 57°· Δ6°
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Tips for Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport

  • Arrive at least 90 minutes early for domestic and 150 minutes for international flights.
  • Security is typically busiest 6-9 AM and 4-7 PM. Midday flights (11 AM-2 PM) usually have the shortest queues.
  • Check in online and use mobile boarding passes to skip the check-in counter and head straight to security.
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays typically have the lightest passenger traffic. Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings are usually the busiest.

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More About Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport

HHR Airport FAQs

For Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport in Hawthorne, arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. Current wait times show approximately 10 minutes for security and 8 minutes for immigration, so plan accordingly.
The queue index at Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport indicates overall airport congestion levels based on security, immigration, and check-in wait times. A low queue index (under 30%) means smooth operations, moderate (30-70%) suggests normal traffic, and high (over 70%) indicates busy conditions with longer waits.
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport offers various amenities including TSA PreCheck and Clear for expedited security, lounges, dining and shopping, currency exchange, free WiFi, and ground transportation options. Premium travelers can access airline lounges with Priority Pass or credit card memberships.
Terminal connections at Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport vary by airport. Most large airports offer free shuttle services, AirTrain or automated people movers, and walking paths. Check the airport map or information desk for the fastest route between terminals.

Quick Info

IATA Code
HHR
Location
Hawthorne
United States
Current Status
Quiet Traffic
Current Weather
☁️
70°F
Overcast
TSA PreCheck
Not Available
Busiest Months
JulAugDec

Peak Hours

6-9 AM14min
11 AM-2 PM8min
4-7 PM13min

Quick Tips

  • Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
  • Check-in online to save time

When to Arrive

Domestic Flight
90 min
before departure
International Flight
150 min
before departure
Full When-to-Arrive Guide

Security wait times at Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) currently average 10 minutes. Check-in typically takes 19 minutes, and immigration processing averages 8 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes average approximately 5 minutes.

Last updated: July 1, 2026

About Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport

Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) serves Hawthorne in United States. Travelers flying through HHR should plan for variable security wait times depending on time of day and season.

Standard TSA screening is in effect at HHR. Check the security wait times page for current checkpoint conditions.

The busiest travel periods at HHR are Jul, Aug, Dec. During these months, wait times can be 30-50% longer than average. Arriving early is always recommended during busy periods.

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