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.

Tampa International Airport Security Wait Times

Typical Security Wait Time In Tampa

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

8 minutes and 24 seconds*

Weather

Clouds

81°

Clouds

Wind Speed

20 mph

Wind Gust

22 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal MAIN

  • Airside A Open
  • Airside C Closed
  • Airside E Open
  • Airside F Open

Tampa International Airport Security Wait Times

TPA : Tampa, FL

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

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