DCA TSA Security Wait Times
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Fast
(under 15 min)
Historical
Fast
Live Data
TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Wednesday3 / 3 Open
Checkpoint 117
North Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Checkpoint 118
South Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Terminal A
Gates 1-9 Checkpoint
4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated: 5:30:48 AM
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Current Security Wait Times
6
Average Wait
minutes
9
Peak Hours
minutes
4
Off-Peak
minutes
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Terminal Wait Times
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5
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4
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5
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6
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8
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DCA Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is approximately 6 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 9 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 4 minutes.
Yes, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 3 minutes compared to 6 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through security at Ronald Reagan Washington National 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National 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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Recommended Arrival
Domestic Flights
90 min
before departure
International Flights
150 min
before departure
TSA PreCheckRECOMMENDED
Skip the regular line with TSA PreCheck. Average wait time: 2 min vs 6 min regular
Keep shoes on
Laptop stays in bag
No jacket removal
Quick Tips
Peak Hours
- • 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM
- • 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- • Sunday evenings
- • Monday mornings
At Security
- • Consider TSA PreCheck
- • Have ID & boarding pass ready
- • Follow 3-1-1 liquids rule
- • Remove large electronics
Security Programs
- TSA PreCheck
- Global Entry
- CLEAR