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St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport · Pinellas Park, US
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7min
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2
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Sunday2 / 2 Open
Terminal MAIN
Checkpoint A
4:00 AM - 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Checkpoint B
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
All Terminals
6min
TSA Security (Expected)
+1h Forecast
10min
TSA Security (Expected)
+2h Forecast
14min
TSA Security (Expected)
+3h Forecast
7min
TSA Security (Expected)
+4h Forecast
5min
TSA Security (Expected)
Wait distribution
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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TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED
Skip the regular line with TSA PreCheck. Average wait time: 3 min vs 7 min regular
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PIE Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is approximately 7 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 11 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 4 minutes.
TSA security lines at St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) currently average about 7 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 4 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
Yes, St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 4 minutes compared to 7 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through TSA security at St. Petersburg Clearwater 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 St. Petersburg Clearwater 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.
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PIE Customs & Immigration
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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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