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.

George Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport Security Wait Times

Typical Security Wait Time In Houston

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at George Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

6 minutes and 18 seconds*

Weather

Clear

67°

Clear

Wind Speed

9 mph

Wind Gust

11 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal A

  • A North Checkpoint Open

Terminal C

  • B Checkpoint Open
  • C North Checkpoint Open
  • E Checkpoint Closed

George Bush Houston Intercontinental Airport Security Wait Times

IAH : Houston, TX

4 am - 5 am
0 m
5 am - 6 am
25 m
6 am - 7 am
20 m
7 am - 8 am
26 m
8 am - 9 am
14 m
9 am - 10 am
33 m
10 am - 11 am
13 m
11 am - 12 pm
28 m
12 pm - 1 pm
9 m
1 pm - 2 pm
18 m
2 pm - 3 pm
17 m
3 pm - 4 pm
14 m
4 pm - 5 pm
18 m
5 pm - 6 pm
7 m
6 pm - 7 pm
4 m
7 pm - 8 pm
0 m
8 pm - 9 pm
13 m
9 pm - 10 pm
0 m
10 pm - 11 pm
0 m
11 pm - 12 am
0 m

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