NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Security Wait Times

Typical Security Wait Time In Charlotte

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Charlotte Douglas International Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

5 minutes and 24 seconds*

Weather

Clouds

48°

Clouds

Wind Speed

17 mph

Wind Gust

29 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal MAIN

  • B Checkpoint Open
  • D Checkpoint Open
  • E Checkpoint Closed

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Security Wait Times

CLT : Charlotte, NC

4 am - 5 am
35 m
5 am - 6 am
8 m
6 am - 7 am
8 m
7 am - 8 am
18 m
8 am - 9 am
3 m
9 am - 10 am
8 m
10 am - 11 am
36 m
11 am - 12 pm
14 m
12 pm - 1 pm
8 m
1 pm - 2 pm
7 m
2 pm - 3 pm
17 m
3 pm - 4 pm
10 m
4 pm - 5 pm
19 m
5 pm - 6 pm
16 m
6 pm - 7 pm
4 m
7 pm - 8 pm
16 m
8 pm - 9 pm
3 m
9 pm - 10 pm
0 m
10 pm - 11 pm
0 m
11 pm - 12 am
34 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.