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Tuesday3 / 9 Open

A20

3:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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E8

3:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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PS1

Private Suites

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Closed

Terminal B

Checkpoint B30

4:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Closed

Checkpoint B9

4:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Closed

Terminal C

Checkpoint C21

3:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Checkpoint C10

5:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Closed

Terminal D

Checkpoint D30

5:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Closed

Terminal E

Checkpoint E16

4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Closed

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Terminal A

88min

A21 (General)

Terminal A

88min

A21 (Priority)

Terminal A

88min

A21 (TSA Pre)

Terminal A

88min

A35 (General)

Terminal A

88min

A35 (Priority)

Terminal A

88min

A7 (General)

Terminal A

88min

A7 (Priority)

Terminal B

88min

B30 (General)

Terminal B

88min

B30 (Priority)

Terminal B

88min

B30 (TSA Pre)

Terminal B

88min

B9 (General)

Terminal B

88min

B9 (Priority)

Terminal B

88min

B9 (TSA Pre)

Terminal C

88min

C10 (General)

Terminal C

88min

C10 (Priority)

Terminal C

88min

C10 (TSA Pre)

Terminal C

88min

C11 (General)

Terminal C

88min

C11 (Priority)

Terminal C

88min

C11 (TSA Pre)

Terminal C

88min

C20 (General)

Terminal C

88min

C20 (TSA Pre)

Terminal D

88min

D18 (General)

Terminal D

88min

D18 (TSA Pre)

Terminal D

88min

D22 (General)

Terminal D

88min

D30 (General)

Terminal D

88min

D30 (TSA Pre)

Terminal E

88min

E16 (TSA Pre)

Terminal E

88min

E18 (General)

Terminal E

88min

E18 (TSA Pre)

Terminal E

88min

E33 (General)

Terminal E

88min

E33 (Priority)

Terminal E

88min

E8 (General)

Terminal E

88min

E8 (Priority)

Terminal E

88min

E8 (TSA Pre)

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DFW Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately 7 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 11 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 4 minutes.

TSA security lines at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) currently average about 7 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 4 minutes. Figures are official live feed, updated every few minutes from official feeds.

Yes, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 4 minutes compared to 7 minutes in regular lanes.

The best times to go through TSA security at Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth 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.