What are current TSA wait times?

TSA wait times vary by airport and time of day. FlightQueue tracks live security line wait times at 202+ US airports, updated every 5 minutes. Average TSA wait times range from 10-30 minutes, but peak hours (5-8 AM and 4-7 PM) can see waits of 45 minutes or more at busy airports like ATL, DFW, and LAX.

How long is the TSA security line?

TSA security line length depends on the airport, terminal, and time of day. On average, standard screening takes 15-25 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes typically take under 10 minutes. During holidays and peak travel seasons, wait times can exceed 45 minutes at major hubs.

How can I reduce my TSA wait time?

You can reduce TSA wait times by enrolling in TSA PreCheck ($78 for 5 years) or CLEAR ($189/year) for expedited screening. Traveling during off-peak hours (mid-morning or early afternoon) also helps. Check live wait times on FlightQueue before heading to the airport.

Which airports have the longest TSA wait times?

The busiest US airports for TSA security include ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta), DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth), ORD (Chicago O'Hare), LAX (Los Angeles), and DEN (Denver). Wait times at these airports frequently exceed 30 minutes during peak hours.

How early should I arrive at the airport for TSA?

For domestic flights, arrive at least 2 hours early. For international flights, arrive 3 hours early. During holidays or at busy airports like ATL, JFK, or LAX, add an extra 30 minutes. TSA PreCheck members can often arrive 90 minutes before domestic flights.

TSA Wait Times

Real-Time Security Wait Times for 202+ US Airports

Current TSA checkpoint wait times • TSA PreCheck locations • CLEAR+ availability

202

US Airports

tracked

731

TSA Checkpoints

monitored

Fast

Avg Wait Time

standard TSA

202

TSA PreCheck

locations

CLEAR+ Airports

135 terminals

Security waits right now

Busiest checkpoints first, from airports with a live feed. Typical is the 7-day average for the same airport.

Airport	Now	Typical
HAM	Busy	Fast
DEN – Denver International Airport	Moderate	Fast
BGO	Moderate	Fast
STN	Moderate	Fast
MSN – Dane County Regional Truax Field	Moderate	Fast
ANC – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport	Moderate	Fast
MYR – Myrtle Beach International Airport	Moderate	Fast
ICN	Moderate	Fast
DAY – James M Cox Dayton International Airport	Moderate	Fast
HND	Moderate	Fast
SLC – Salt Lake City International Airport	Moderate	Fast
DSM – Des Moines International Airport	Fast	Fast
BOI – Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field	Fast	Fast
BUR – Hollywood Burbank Airport	Fast	Fast
PWM – Portland International Jetport	Fast	Fast
SRQ – Sarasota Bradenton International Airport	Fast	Fast
SGF – Springfield Branson National Airport	Fast	Fast
RIC – Richmond International Airport	Fast	Fast
MKE – General Mitchell International Airport	Fast	Fast
RNO – Reno Tahoe International Airport	Fast	Fast
ORF – Norfolk International Airport	Fast	Fast
ABQ – Albuquerque International Sunport	Fast	Fast
SAV – Savannah Hilton Head International Airport	Fast	Fast
CHA – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)	Fast	Fast
PHX – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport	Fast	Fast
BHM – Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport	Fast	Fast
JFK – John F. Kennedy International Airport	Fast	Fast
TUS – Tucson International Airport / Morris Air National Guard Base	Fast	Fast
MEM – Memphis International Airport	Fast	Fast
EWR – Newark Liberty International Airport	Fast	Fast
PNS – Pensacola International Airport	Fast	Fast
AMS	Fast	Fast
SDF – Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport	Fast	Fast
BDL – Bradley International Airport	Fast	Fast
CLE – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport	Fast	Fast
ICT – Wichita Eisenhower National Airport	Fast	Fast
HSV – Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field	Fast	Fast
PDX – Portland International Airport	Fast	Fast
OMA – Eppley Airfield	Fast	Fast
CVG – Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport	Fast	Fast

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US Airports - TSA Wait Times & Expedited Security

AK(2 airports)

FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks, AK

TSA PreCheck

1 TSA checkpoint

Security waits right now

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US Airports - TSA Wait Times & Expedited Security

AK(2 airports)

FAI

ANC

AL(3 airports)

BHM

HSV

MOB

AR(3 airports)

LIT

XNA

TXK

AZ(3 airports)

AZA

PHX

TUS

CA(16 airports)

FAT

BUR

SNA

LGB

LAX

MRY

SJC

ONT

PSP

SMF

SAN

OAK

SFO

SBA

SMX

SCK

CO(4 airports)

ASE

COS

DEN

MTJ

CT(1 airports)

BDL

FL(13 airports)

DAB

FLL

JAX

MIA

MCO

SFB

PBI

PNS

PGD

SRQ

RSW

PIE

TPA

GA(3 airports)

ATL

SAV

ABY

HI(5 airports)

HNL

KOA

ITO

OGG

LIH

IA(2 airports)

DSM

CID

ID(2 airports)

BOI

IDA

IL(3 airports)

MDW

PIA

ORD

IN(2 airports)

IND

SBN