EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark, NJ · Large Hub · Live Data Available

21
minutes estimated wait
Source: estimated · Updated 6/4/2026, 5:38:51 PM · Confidence: medium
Best Time to Go
1:00 AM
~4 min average wait
Busiest Time
6:00 AM
~28 min average wait
Traveler Reports
0
Crowdsourced data points
Checkpoints
4
Security screening areas

Hourly Wait Time Pattern

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

TimeAvg WaitData Source
12:00 AM
4 min
Historical
1:00 AM
4 min
Historical
2:00 AM
4 min
Historical
3:00 AM
6 min
Historical
4:00 AM
17 min
Historical
5:00 AM
27 min
Historical
6:00 AM
28 min
Historical
7:00 AM
25 min
Historical
8:00 AM
21 min
Historical
9:00 AM
19 min
Historical
10:00 AM
16 min
Historical
11:00 AM
16 min
Historical
12:00 PM
16 min
Historical
1:00 PM
21 min
Historical
2:00 PM
23 min
Historical
3:00 PM
27 min
Historical
4:00 PM
25 min
Historical
5:00 PM
22 min
Historical
6:00 PM
19 min
Historical
7:00 PM
15 min
Historical
8:00 PM
10 min
Historical
9:00 PM
7 min
Historical
10:00 PM
6 min
Historical
11:00 PM
4 min
Historical

TSA Checkpoints at EWR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current TSA wait time at EWR?

The current estimated TSA security wait time at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is approximately 21 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:38:51 PM).

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

The quietest time for TSA security at Newark Liberty International Airport is typically around 1:00 AM with an average wait of 4 minutes. The busiest time is around 6:00 AM with waits averaging 28 minutes.

How many TSA checkpoints does EWR have?

Newark Liberty International Airport has 4 TSA security checkpoint(s): Terminal A Checkpoint, Terminal B Checkpoint, Terminal C Checkpoint 1, Terminal C Checkpoint 3.

Does EWR have TSA PreCheck?

Yes, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.

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