Live Airport Security Lines

Live TSA Wait Times at Major U.S. Airports

Track live TSA checkpoint waits across major U.S. airports. Search by airport, sort by shortest line, and start with nearby airports based on your approximate IP location. Use precise location only if you want a tighter match.

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Find an airport

Search by airport code, city, or airport name and compare live checkpoint conditions.

Search a flight

Look up a flight number to get departure timing guidance and airport wait context.

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Coverage

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Live publishing

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Lane view

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Audience

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Location mode

Use precise location only if you want a tighter nearby-airport match.

Flight Lookup

Search a flight number, then check the line

Enter a flight number like AA1008 or DL1233. We'll match the route and show the TSA waits for the departure and arrival airports when they're in our network.

Your drive to the airport

Used to turn airport timing into a realistic leave-home recommendation.

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Traveler profile

We save these choices on this device and use them to personalize leave-time guidance.

Trip: AutoBags: Carry-on onlyTraveler: Solo / businessArrival: Curb drop-off

Saved locally

Applies on this device only and adjusts your timing recommendations automatically.

Trip type

Auto-detect from the route, or force a planning mode.

Bags

Bag drop changes how early you should arrive.

Traveler

Family trips need a little more buffer than solo runs.

Airport arrival

Choose how you actually reach the terminal, not just the airport.

Airport Board

Find the fastest line

Search airports, switch lane type, and sort by nearest or shortest published wait.

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Airport Guides

Open the airport guide you actually need

Each guide gives you live wait coverage, checkpoint status, official source links, and airport-specific checkpoint access notes in one place.

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ATL

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Atlanta, GA

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

Chicago, IL

LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles, CA

JFK

John F. Kennedy International Airport

New York, NY

MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami, FL

DFW

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas, TX

LAS

Harry Reid International Airport

Las Vegas, NV

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco, CA

How To Read The Board

Live waits, checkpoint hours, and advisories

When an airport publishes live checkpoint waits, you'll see the shortest open line, the strongest checkpoint option, and whether the airport looks calm or backed up right now.

When an airport only publishes checkpoint hours or availability, we say that directly instead of making up a wait time. And when an airport stops reporting entirely, the site shows an advisory so you know to check the official airport page before leaving.

Regional Airport Guides

Start with the metro, then narrow to the airport

Travelers often search for New York, D.C., Southern California, or Texas airport security before they know which airport guide they need. These regional pages bridge that intent into the right live airport page.

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New York City area airport guides

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Compare TSA wait guidance across JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark when travelers are deciding between major New York-area departures.

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Washington, D.C. area airport guides

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Browse checkpoint guidance for Dulles, Reagan National, and BWI when the travel decision starts with the wider D.C. region instead of one terminal.

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Southern California airport guides

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Check Los Angeles, San Diego, and nearby Southern California airport security guides when West Coast travel plans are flexible.

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Texas airport guides

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Compare Texas airport wait guidance across Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin-adjacent major hubs in the TravelTSA network.

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TravelTSA FAQ

Common questions about TSA wait times

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How often does TravelTSA update airport security wait times?

TravelTSA checks for fresh airport security data every 2 minutes and surfaces new checkpoint updates when the source airport publishes them.

What does TravelTSA show when an airport is not publishing a live number?

When an airport is not publishing a numeric TSA wait, TravelTSA shows checkpoint hours or source availability instead of guessing.

Can I search by airport code, city, or flight number?

Yes. You can search the live airport board by code, city, or airport name, and you can also look up supported flights by flight number for timing guidance.

How long is TSA right now?

TSA wait times vary by airport and change throughout the day. TravelTSA shows the current shortest published wait at each airport so you can check before you leave.

Does TravelTSA show TSA PreCheck wait times?

Yes. You can filter the live board to TSA PreCheck to see PreCheck-specific wait times at airports that publish them separately from standard lanes.

How early should I get to the airport?

It depends on your airport, flight type, and trip setup. TravelTSA combines live TSA waits with drive time, bags, and terminal complexity to help you decide when to leave.

Planning Guides

More ways to plan the airport trip

Browse airport guides

TSA wait times by airport

Browse live airport security waits and checkpoint coverage across major U.S. airports.

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TSA PreCheck wait times

Check lane-specific PreCheck coverage where airports publish it.

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How early should I get to the airport?

Use live waits, terminal friction, and trip setup to time your arrival better.

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When to leave for the airport

Turn airport conditions and drive time into a practical leave-now decision.

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