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William P Hobby Airport · Houston, US
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45min
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8min
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6min
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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
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TSA PreCheck
Regular
45min
PreCheck
7min
Savings
38min · 84% faster
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HOU Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at William P Hobby Airport (HOU) is approximately 45 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 68 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 27 minutes.
TSA security lines at William P Hobby Airport (HOU) currently average about 45 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 23 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
Yes, William P Hobby Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 23 minutes compared to 45 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through TSA security at William P Hobby 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 William P Hobby Airport, arrive at least 105 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 80%
- Recent third-party observation indicates ~7 min at security (steady)
- Live sensor data (6 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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