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LAS TSA Security Wait Times 2026 — By Day & Hour
Typical security wait times at Harry Reid International Airport with checkpoint locations, heatmap, interactive lookup, and tips for getting through faster.
Estimated wait right now
~3 min
- Average~12 min
- QuietestWednesday around 11 PM
- BusiestMonday around 6 AM
LAS TSA Checkpoint Locations
- Terminal 1 (Gates A, B, C, D): Terminal 1 Security Checkpoints A and B — TSA PreCheck at both
- Terminal 3 (Gates D, E): Terminal 3 Security Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck and CLEAR
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LAS TSA Wait Time Heatmap — Minutes by Day & Hour
Standard-lane estimates in minutes. <5 5–11 12–21 22+
| Hour | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| 5 AM | 20 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
| 6 AM | 22 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| 7 AM | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 14 |
| 8 AM | 16 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| 9 AM | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
| 10 AM | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| 11 AM | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
| 12 PM | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 9 |
| 1 PM | 12 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 11 |
| 2 PM | 15 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
| 3 PM | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 15 |
| 4 PM | 18 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
| 5 PM | 22 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 14 |
| 6 PM | 16 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
| 7 PM | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| 8 PM | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| 9 PM | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
| 10 PM | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| 11 PM | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
How to Get Through LAS Security Faster
- Travel at off-peak hours. The quietest window at LAS is wednesday around 11 pm. Avoid monday around 6 am if possible.
- Use TSA PreCheck or CLEAR. PreCheck waits at LAS are typically a fraction of standard. CLEAR skips the ID-check line entirely.
- Pack smart. Check our TSA Packing Guide to avoid delays from prohibited items. Have laptops and liquids easily accessible.
- Use mobile boarding passes and have your ID ready before reaching the checkpoint. This alone can save 2–5 minutes.
- Check live conditions on the MyTSA app ↗ and FAA delay map ↗.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are typical TSA wait times at LAS?
Standard screening at Harry Reid International Airport averages ~12 minutes, ranging from a few minutes to 24+ at peak. PreCheck is usually much faster.
Best time to go through security at LAS?
The shortest lines are wednesday around 11 pm. Early mornings before the first departures and late evenings are generally calmest.
When is LAS security busiest?
The busiest window is monday around 6 am, with waits around 24 minutes. Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings are heavy across most hubs.
Does LAS have TSA PreCheck?
Yes. Harry Reid International Airport has PreCheck lanes. Enrolled travelers keep shoes, belts, and light jackets on and leave laptops and liquids in bags.
Does LAS have CLEAR?
Most major U.S. airports including LAS offer CLEAR expedited identity verification. CLEAR members skip to the front of the document-check line, then proceed through standard or PreCheck physical screening.
How accurate are these LAS wait times?
These are modeled estimates based on historical patterns — a planning guide, not live data. Check the MyTSA app for day-of conditions.