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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

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Terminal MAIN

Main Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Main Terminal

7min

North Checkpoint

Main Terminal

7min

Central Checkpoint (TSA PreCheck)

Main Terminal

7min

South Checkpoint

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22min

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7min

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CLE Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 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 Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 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, Cleveland Hopkins 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 Cleveland Hopkins 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 Cleveland Hopkins 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.