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.

Washington Reagan National Airport Security Wait Times

Typical Security Wait Time In Washington

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Washington Reagan National Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

15 minutes and 30 seconds*

Weather

Mist

36°

Mist

Wind Speed

14 mph

Wind Gust

25 mph

Visibility

3 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal A

  • Gates 1-9 Checkpoint Open

Terminal B

  • Gates 10-22 Checkpoint Open

Terminal B/C

  • Gates 23-34 Checkpoint Open

Terminal C

  • Gates 35-45 Checkpoint Open

Washington Reagan National Airport Security Wait Times

DCA : Washington, DC

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

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