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MSP TSA Security Wait Times 2026 — By Day & Hour
Typical security wait times at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport with checkpoint locations, heatmap, interactive lookup, and tips for getting through faster.
Estimated wait right now
~3 min
- Average~15 min
- QuietestTuesday around 11 PM
- BusiestSunday around 6 AM
MSP TSA Checkpoint Locations
- Terminal 1 — Lindbergh: Terminal 1 Checkpoints 1–6 — TSA PreCheck at all
- Terminal 2 — Humphrey: Terminal 2 Checkpoint — TSA PreCheck
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MSP 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 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
| 5 AM | 25 | 24 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 24 |
| 6 AM | 36 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 36 | 22 |
| 7 AM | 26 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
| 8 AM | 20 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
| 9 AM | 17 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| 10 AM | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 9 |
| 11 AM | 15 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
| 12 PM | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 14 |
| 1 PM | 20 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| 2 PM | 15 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 21 | 13 |
| 3 PM | 16 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| 4 PM | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 15 |
| 5 PM | 27 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 23 |
| 6 PM | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
| 7 PM | 17 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| 8 PM | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 10 |
| 9 PM | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 |
| 10 PM | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 11 PM | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
How to Get Through MSP Security Faster
- Travel at off-peak hours. The quietest window at MSP is tuesday around 11 pm. Avoid sunday around 6 am if possible.
- Use TSA PreCheck or CLEAR. PreCheck waits at MSP 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 MSP?
Standard screening at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport averages ~15 minutes, ranging from a few minutes to 36+ at peak. PreCheck is usually much faster.
Best time to go through security at MSP?
The shortest lines are tuesday around 11 pm. Early mornings before the first departures and late evenings are generally calmest.
When is MSP security busiest?
The busiest window is sunday around 6 am, with waits around 36 minutes. Friday afternoons and Sunday mornings are heavy across most hubs.
Does MSP have TSA PreCheck?
Yes. Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport has PreCheck lanes. Enrolled travelers keep shoes, belts, and light jackets on and leave laptops and liquids in bags.
Does MSP have CLEAR?
Most major U.S. airports including MSP 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 MSP wait times?
These are modeled estimates based on historical patterns — a planning guide, not live data. Check the MyTSA app for day-of conditions.