March 24, 2026, 9:22 a.m. ET
Temporary terminal security checkpoint closures continue at the Philadelphia International Airport amid a partial government shutdown.
The closures, which have been in place since March 18, have deferred travelers from three security checkpoints in the airport in an effort to “help optimize operations across other checkpoints,” the airline said.
Here’s what you need to know before you travel today.
Here are the wait times for PHL security checkpoints as of Tuesday morning:
Live wait time updates can be found on the airport’s checkpoint hours page.
As of Tuesday, March 24, TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia’s Terminals A-West, C and F were still closed.
While these checkpoints are closed, all terminals remain open and accessible. Passengers flying out of Philadelphia can still get to those terminals once they pass security at other checkpoints, the airport explained.
TSA PreCheck is available at Philadelphia International Airport Terminals A-East and D/E.
The hours for open TSA checkpoints and PreCheck are as follows:
With terminal security closures, the Philadelphia International Airport suggests travelers arrive 2.5 hours early before domestic flights and 3.5 hours early before international flights.
Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing for the Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.
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