PDX — Portland International Airport

Portland, OR · Medium Hub

8
minutes estimated wait
Source: estimated · Updated 6/4/2026, 5:38:23 PM · Confidence: medium
Best Time to Go
12:00 AM
~3 min average wait
Busiest Time
6:00 AM
~22 min average wait
Traveler Reports
0
Crowdsourced data points
Checkpoints
3
Security screening areas

Hourly Wait Time Pattern

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

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

TSA Checkpoints at PDX

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current TSA wait time at PDX?

The current estimated TSA security wait time at Portland International Airport (PDX) is approximately 8 minutes (estimated data, last updated 6/4/2026, 5:38:23 PM).

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

The quietest time for TSA security at Portland International Airport is typically around 12:00 AM with an average wait of 3 minutes. The busiest time is around 6:00 AM with waits averaging 22 minutes.

How many TSA checkpoints does PDX have?

Portland International Airport has 3 TSA security checkpoint(s): Concourse A Checkpoint, Concourse C Checkpoint, Concourse D/E Checkpoint.

Does PDX have TSA PreCheck?

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

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