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Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · Manchester, US
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Thursday0 / 1 Open

Terminal MAIN

Checkpoint B
3:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Closed
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
Main Terminal
3min
TSA Standard
Main Terminal
3min
TSA PreCheck

Wait distribution

MHT · 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
Pad 52 min for 90% confidence

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Regular
3min
PreCheck
3min
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MHT Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is approximately 3 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 5 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 2 minutes.
TSA security lines at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) currently average about 3 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 2 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
Yes, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 2 minutes compared to 3 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through TSA security at Manchester-Boston Regional 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 Manchester-Boston Regional 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.
Recommended arrival
Domestic90 min
International150 min
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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.
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