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John Glenn Columbus International Airport · Columbus, US

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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Friday3 / 3 Open

Terminal MAIN

Concourse A Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Concourse B Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Concourse C Checkpoint

4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:

All Terminals

8min

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9min

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4min

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19min

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14min

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Wait distribution

CMH · 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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CMH Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) currently average about 7 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 4 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.

Yes, John Glenn Columbus 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 John Glenn Columbus 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 John Glenn Columbus 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.