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Logan International Airport · Boston, US
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Sunday0 / 5 Open
E3
E3
4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Terminal A
Gates A1-A22 Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Terminal B NORTH
Gates B20-B36 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Terminal B SOUTH
Gates B4-B19 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Terminal C
Gates C1-C36 Checkpoint
3:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
Checkpoint 1: A Gates
2min
TSA PreCheck®
Checkpoint 1: A Gates
9min
Standard
Checkpoint 7: All E Gates
2min
TSA PreCheck®
Checkpoint 7: All E Gates
4min
Standard
Checkpoint 4: Gates B23 - 40
3min
TSA PreCheck®
Checkpoint 4: Gates B23 - 40
10min
Standard
Checkpoint 2: A Gates PreCheck Only
7min
TSA PreCheck®
Checkpoint 5: Terminal C
7min
TSA PreCheck®
Checkpoint 5: Terminal C
8min
Standard
Checkpoint 3: Gates B1 - B22
6min
TSA PreCheck®
Checkpoint 3: Gates B1 - B22
12min
Standard
Wait distribution
0–5 m4%
5–10 m6%
10–15 m10%
15–20 m14%
20–30 m22%
30–45 m26%
45–60 m12%
60+ m6%
P50 24 min
P90 52 min
P99 78 min
Pad 52 min for 90% confidence
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TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED
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BOS Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at Logan International Airport (BOS) is approximately 22 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 33 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 13 minutes.
TSA security lines at Logan International Airport (BOS) currently average about 22 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 11 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
Yes, Logan International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 11 minutes compared to 22 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through TSA security at Logan 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 Logan International Airport, arrive at least 90 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.
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Prediction factorsConfidence 82%
- Recent third-party observation indicates ~2 min at security (falling)
- Live sensor data (0 min ago)
At the checkpoint
- — 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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