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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Wednesday0 / 3 Open

Terminal A

Terminal East Checkpoint

4:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed

Terminal BC

Terminal C Checkpoint

5:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Closed

Terminal DE

Terminal D/E Checkpoint

4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Closed

Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:

Terminal B

16min

General

Terminal D/E

2min

General

Terminal A-East

1min

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Terminal C

2min

General

Terminal A-West

2min

General

Terminal F

1min

General

Terminal A-East

13min

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Terminal D/E

1min

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Wait distribution

PHL · 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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PHL Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 37 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 56 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 22 minutes.

TSA security lines at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) currently average about 37 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 19 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.

Yes, Philadelphia International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 19 minutes compared to 37 minutes in regular lanes.

The best times to go through TSA security at Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia International Airport, arrive at least 97 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.