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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport · Atlanta, US
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Domestic110 min
International150 min
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Friday4 / 4 Open

Checkpoint 14

Private Terminal
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Terminal MAIN

Concourse T South Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Main Checkpoint
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Terminal MHJIT

Concourse F Departure
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
Delta terminal
22min
Main
Delta terminal
7min
North
Delta terminal
7min
Lower North
Delta terminal
7min
South
Delta terminal
7min
International Main
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ATL Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is approximately 50 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 75 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 30 minutes.
TSA security lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) currently average about 50 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 25 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
Yes, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 25 minutes compared to 50 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through TSA security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.
For domestic flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, arrive at least 110 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.
Prediction factorsConfidence 83%
  • Recent third-party observation indicates ~9 min at security (rising)
  • Live sensor data (0 min ago)
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  • • TSA PreCheck is typically 50–70% faster.
  • • Have ID and boarding pass ready at the divider.
  • • Liquids under 100 ml / 3.4 oz in a clear zip bag.
  • • Laptops and large electronics in a bin alone.
  • • CLEAR+ enrollment available at this airport.
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