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Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, US
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FAA reports 30 min delays. User reports: 49 min security wait
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Tuesday3 / 3 Open
Terminal A
Terminal East Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Terminal BC
Terminal C Checkpoint
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Terminal DE
Terminal D/E Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
Terminal A-East
1min
TSA PreCheck
Terminal F
2min
General
Terminal A-East
2min
General
Terminal B
11min
General
Terminal A-West
2min
General
Terminal D/E
1min
TSA PreCheck
Terminal C
3min
General
Terminal D/E
10min
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TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED
Skip the regular line with TSA PreCheck. Average wait time: 15 min vs 37 min regular
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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.
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Prediction factorsConfidence 84%
- Recent third-party observation indicates ~8 min at security (steady)
- Live sensor data (0 min ago)
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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