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Charlotte Douglas International Airport · Charlotte, US
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Sunday1 / 1 Open
Checkpoint 2
Checkpoint 2
3:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
Main Terminal
7min
Checkpoint 1 General
Main Terminal
7min
Checkpoint 2 TSA PreCheck
Main Terminal
7min
Checkpoint 3 General
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TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED
Skip the regular line with TSA PreCheck. Average wait time: 9 min vs 22 min regular
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CLT Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 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, Charlotte Douglas 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 Charlotte Douglas 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 Charlotte Douglas 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 83%
- Recent third-party observation indicates ~12 min at security (rising)
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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.
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