MEM

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Memphis International Airport · Memphis, US

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10min

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Low

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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Saturday1 / 1 Open

Terminal MAIN

Concourse B Checkpoint

3:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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10min

TSA Security (Expected)

+1h Forecast

10min

TSA Security (Expected)

+2h Forecast

7min

TSA Security (Expected)

+3h Forecast

19min

TSA Security (Expected)

+4h Forecast

10min

TSA Security (Expected)

Limited history for MEM — actual wait may vary materially from the estimate.

Wait distribution

MEM · 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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MEM Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Memphis International Airport (MEM) is approximately 10 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 15 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 6 minutes.

TSA security lines at Memphis International Airport (MEM) currently average about 10 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 5 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.

Yes, Memphis International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 5 minutes compared to 10 minutes in regular lanes.

The best times to go through TSA security at Memphis 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 Memphis 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.