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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Wednesday0 / 2 Open
Terminal EAST
East Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Terminal WEST
West Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
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West Standard (Gates 1-59)
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0min
West PreCheck (Gates 1-59)
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East PreCheck (Gates 70-129)
Main Terminal
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East Standard (Gates 70-129)
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TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED
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MCO Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at Orlando International Airport (MCO) 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) 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, Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando 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.
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Prediction factorsConfidence 80%
- Recent third-party observation indicates ~1 min at security (steady)
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- • 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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