How We Estimate TSA Wait Times

Transparent methodology: how our wait-time figures are produced.

What the Numbers Represent

Wait times across AirportInsiders are modeled typical estimates for standard and PreCheck screening, by day and hour, scaled to each airport's size.

What They Are Not

These are not live data. Always confirm with the MyTSA app.

Sources

• Airport data: official websites and Wikipedia
• Terminal/airline data: airport websites, airline route maps
• Security: TSA.gov
• Delays: FAA delay map