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St. Louis Lambert International Airport · St Louis, US

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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Wednesday0 / 4 Open

Terminal E

Concourse E Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Closed

Terminal EAST

Concourse E-East Checkpoint

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Closed

Terminal MAIN

Concourse A Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 8:00 PM, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Closed

Concourse C Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Closed

Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:

All Terminals

6min

TSA Security (Expected)

+1h Forecast

5min

TSA Security (Expected)

+2h Forecast

12min

TSA Security (Expected)

+3h Forecast

8min

TSA Security (Expected)

+4h Forecast

9min

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Wait distribution

STL · 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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STL Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is approximately 0 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 0 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 0 minutes.

TSA security lines at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) currently average about 0 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 0 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.

Yes, St. Louis Lambert International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 0 minutes compared to 0 minutes in regular lanes.

The best times to go through TSA security at St. Louis Lambert 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. Louis Lambert 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.