IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport

Washington, DC · Large Hub

9
minutes estimated wait
Source: estimated · Updated 6/4/2026, 5:37:48 PM · Confidence: medium
Best Time to Go
2:00 AM
~3 min average wait
Busiest Time
4:00 PM
~22 min average wait
Traveler Reports
0
Crowdsourced data points
Checkpoints
3
Security screening areas

Hourly Wait Time Pattern

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

TimeAvg WaitData Source
12:00 AM
4 min
Historical
1:00 AM
3 min
Historical
2:00 AM
3 min
Historical
3:00 AM
4 min
Historical
4:00 AM
7 min
Historical
5:00 AM
8 min
Historical
6:00 AM
15 min
Historical
7:00 AM
19 min
Historical
8:00 AM
7 min
Historical
9:00 AM
7 min
Historical
10:00 AM
11 min
Historical
11:00 AM
11 min
Historical
12:00 PM
8 min
Historical
1:00 PM
9 min
Historical
2:00 PM
14 min
Historical
3:00 PM
21 min
Historical
4:00 PM
22 min
Historical
5:00 PM
9 min
Historical
6:00 PM
7 min
Historical
7:00 PM
8 min
Historical
8:00 PM
8 min
Historical
9:00 PM
5 min
Historical
10:00 PM
3 min
Historical
11:00 PM
3 min
Historical

TSA Checkpoints at IAD

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current TSA wait time at IAD?

The current estimated TSA security wait time at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 9 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:37:48 PM).

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

The quietest time for TSA security at Washington Dulles International Airport is typically around 2:00 AM with an average wait of 3 minutes. The busiest time is around 4:00 PM with waits averaging 22 minutes.

How many TSA checkpoints does IAD have?

Washington Dulles International Airport has 3 TSA security checkpoint(s): Concourse A/B Checkpoint, Main Terminal Checkpoint, Midfield Concourse Checkpoint.

Does IAD have TSA PreCheck?

Yes, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) offers TSA PreCheck lanes. PreCheck wait times are typically 30-50% shorter than general screening lanes.

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