Live TSA Wait Times
at Major US Airports
How long is the TSA line right now? Real-time airport security line wait times pulled directly from official airport systems — not estimates, not models. Pick your airport below.
⟳ Updated about every 2 minutes — data from official airport systems
Today's TSA picture at a glance
How TSA Tracker works
Use the live number for what is happening now, and the trend for when to leave. The airport pages add the specific notes, maps, and terminal guidance that make the reading useful.
Check the live number
If the page shows a live feed, that reading comes from the airport’s own published system rather than a guess or crowd report.
Read the trend
The chart shows whether the line is at a normal lull or entering a peak window before you leave home.
Open the airport page
Use the airport page for terminal notes, PreCheck context, and official airport links that matter for that specific trip.
Best place to start
If you are comparing options or trying to understand the numbers, these pages explain the site better than the homepage alone.
Is a live reading enough?
Use the live number to decide if you need extra buffer, then confirm the trend before you leave. That is the safest way to use the site.
What if my airport is not live?
Use the airport index and methodology pages first. If we do not show an airport as live, we do not want to pretend the source is stronger than it is.
Where should I click next?
Airport pages are the main value. Guides and methodology explain how to use the readings and what the limits are.
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About TSA Tracker
TSA Tracker shows real-time TSA security line wait times for major US airports. Unlike apps that use estimates or crowd-sourced reports, our data comes directly from official airport security feeds and refreshes approximately every 2 minutes — so you always see the actual airport security line wait times, not guesses. Read our full guide to TSA wait times →
How it works
- Search or tap an airport above to see how long the TSA security line is right now.
- Green = short wait (under 15 min). Yellow = moderate. Red = long — plan ahead!
- Check the 12-hour history chart to see peak times and decide when to head to the airport.
Helpful pages
- Airport directory — every live airport page in one place.
- TSA wait times explained — peak hours, line behavior, and arrival timing.
- PreCheck vs CLEAR — enrollment basics and card perks.
- Methodology — how the live data is sourced and refreshed.
- About and Contact — coverage details, airport requests, and support.
Live airports
- TSA checkpoint wait times at Philadelphia International (PHL)
- TSA checkpoint wait times at Miami International (MIA)
- TSA security lines at Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
- TSA security line wait times at Los Angeles International (LAX)
- Live TSA wait times at John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
- CLT TSA wait times — Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)
- MCO TSA wait times — Orlando International (MCO)
- JAX TSA wait times — Jacksonville International (JAX)
- DFW TSA wait times — Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
- EWR TSA wait times — Newark Liberty International (EWR)
- LGA TSA wait times — LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- SEA TSA wait times — Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate are TSA wait time apps?
TSA Tracker pulls data directly from official airport systems — not crowdsourced reports or estimates. This means our wait times reflect actual checkpoint readings from the airport's own infrastructure, updated every ~2 minutes.
How often are TSA wait times updated?
TSA Tracker refreshes every approximately 2 minutes, pulling the latest readings from each airport's live data feed. The timestamp shown on each checkpoint tells you exactly how fresh the data is.
What time should I get to the airport?
It depends on the airport and time of day. Use the 12-hour history chart above to see when lines peak at your airport. As a general rule, TSA recommends arriving 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international — but if you see red in the chart during your travel window, add extra time.
Does TSA PreCheck make a big difference?
Yes — TSA PreCheck lines are almost always shorter. Where airports report lane-level data, TSA Tracker shows separate wait times for Standard, PreCheck, and CLEAR lanes so you can compare directly.
Which airports have live TSA wait time data?
TSA Tracker currently has live feeds for PHL, MIA, ORD, LAX, JFK, EWR, LGA, SEA, DFW, CLT, MCO, and JAX. We're actively working to add more airports — check the "Coming Soon" section for what's in progress.