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TSA Security · Predicted

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St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport · Pinellas Park, US

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5min

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Medium

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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Sunday2 / 2 Open

Terminal MAIN

Checkpoint A

4:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Checkpoint B

4:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:

All Terminals

4min

TSA Security (Expected)

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8min

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12min

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5min

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3min

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Wait distribution

PIE · historical pattern

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

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PIE Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is approximately 5 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 8 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 3 minutes.

TSA security lines at St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) currently average about 5 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 3 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.

Yes, St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 3 minutes compared to 5 minutes in regular lanes.

The best times to go through TSA security at St. Petersburg Clearwater 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 St. Petersburg Clearwater 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.