ATL — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Atlanta, GA · Mega Hub

23
minutes estimated wait
Source: estimated · Updated 6/4/2026, 5:36:43 PM · Confidence: medium
Best Time to Go
12:00 AM
~5 min average wait
Busiest Time
7:00 AM
~35 min average wait
Traveler Reports
0
Crowdsourced data points
Checkpoints
4
Security screening areas

Hourly Wait Time Pattern

Average TSA wait times at ATL by hour of day, based on historical data and traveler reports.

TimeAvg WaitData Source
12:00 AM
5 min
Historical
1:00 AM
5 min
Historical
2:00 AM
5 min
Historical
3:00 AM
6 min
Historical
4:00 AM
13 min
Historical
5:00 AM
24 min
Historical
6:00 AM
32 min
Historical
7:00 AM
35 min
Historical
8:00 AM
30 min
Historical
9:00 AM
26 min
Historical
10:00 AM
21 min
Historical
11:00 AM
18 min
Historical
12:00 PM
24 min
Historical
1:00 PM
25 min
Historical
2:00 PM
27 min
Historical
3:00 PM
26 min
Historical
4:00 PM
24 min
Historical
5:00 PM
24 min
Historical
6:00 PM
23 min
Historical
7:00 PM
20 min
Historical
8:00 PM
16 min
Historical
9:00 PM
12 min
Historical
10:00 PM
6 min
Historical
11:00 PM
5 min
Historical

TSA Checkpoints at ATL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current TSA wait time at ATL?

The current estimated TSA security wait time at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is approximately 23 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:36:43 PM).

What is the best time to go through TSA at ATL?

The quietest time for TSA security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is typically around 12:00 AM with an average wait of 5 minutes. The busiest time is around 7:00 AM with waits averaging 35 minutes.

How many TSA checkpoints does ATL have?

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has 4 TSA security checkpoint(s): International Terminal F Checkpoint, Main Checkpoint, North Domestic Checkpoint, South Domestic Checkpoint.

Does ATL have TSA PreCheck?

Yes, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.

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