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Major disruption: ground stop in effectACTIVE

Ground delay program active. FAA reports 75 min delays. User reports: 50 min security wait

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Domestic90 min

International150 min

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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Wednesday3 / 3 Open

Terminal A

Terminal East Checkpoint

4:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Terminal BC

Terminal C Checkpoint

5:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Terminal DE

Terminal D/E Checkpoint

4:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:

Terminal B

7min

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Terminal F

7min

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Terminal A-East

7min

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Terminal C

7min

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Terminal A-East

7min

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Terminal D/E

7min

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Terminal D/E

7min

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Terminal A-West

7min

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PHL Security FAQs

The average TSA security wait time at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 22 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 33 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 13 minutes.

TSA security lines at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) currently average about 22 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 11 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 11 minutes compared to 22 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 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.