The US airports with the longest and shortest security wait times — ranked
At the top 50 busiest airports in the US, the average TSA wait time is 9.9 minutes. Passengers at some airports can wait almost three times as long.
The 50 busiest airports in the United States experience varying TSA security wait times, according to a recent analysis by Travel Bulletin. New York's JFK Airport has the longest average wait time of 23.1 minutes, while San Antonio International Airport leads with the shortest at just 3.7 minutes. The average wait time across all top 50 airports is 9.9 minutes.
Factors contributing to these differences include the implementation of private contractors under the TSA's Screening Partnership Program, which is being promoted by the Trump administration to address staffing challenges. Despite these efforts, some airports face prolonged lines due to staffing shortages and other operational issues.
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