Airport security waits,
minute by minute.
Real live checkpoint readings where airports publish them — honest historical patterns everywhere else. No guessing which terminal to head for.
See Exact TSA Wait Times
Know exactly how long security will take before you arrive
Every airport we're watching right now
| Airport⇅ | Name⇅ | Max wait▼ | Checkpoints | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK | John F. Kennedy | Heavy | 6 / 6 | View |
| DUB | Dublin Airport | Moderate | — | View |
| IAH | George Bush Houston | Moderate | 3 / 3 | View |
| PHX | Phoenix Sky Harbor | Moderate | 5 / 5 | View |
| MIA | Miami International | Quick | 2 / 3 | View |
| CVG | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky | Quick | 1 / 1 | View |
| BWI | Baltimore/Washington | Quick | 2 / 2 | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam Schiphol | No data | — | View |
| ARN | Stockholm Arlanda | No data | — | View |
| BMA | Stockholm Bromma | No data | — | View |
| CPH | Copenhagen Kastrup | No data | — | View |
| DEL | DEL Airport | No data | — | View |
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Terminal-by-terminal security data, historical patterns, and smart arrival times for each of these hubs.
What actually drives a long line
FACTORS AFFECTING WAIT TIMES
- 01Time of Day
Early morning (4-7 AM) and evening (4-7 PM) see highest traffic
- 02Day of Week
Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays typically have longer wait times
- 03Season
Summer months and holidays see 40-60% longer wait times
- 04Terminal
International terminals often have longer waits than domestic
TIPS TO REDUCE WAIT TIMES
- Expedited Screening Programs
Save 10-30 minutes with TSA PreCheck (US), NEXUS (CA), or similar programs
- Arrive Early
2 hours domestic, 3 hours international recommended
- Mobile Boarding Pass
Skip check-in lines and go straight to security
- Pack Smart
Follow 3-1-1 rule and prepare electronics for screening