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.

McGhee Tyson Airport Security Wait Times

Below are the estimated security wait times for McGhee Tyson today.

Typical Security Wait Time In Alcoa

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at McGhee Tyson Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

less than one minute*

Weather

63°

Clouds

Wind Speed

1 mph

Wind Gust

3 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal MAIN

Main Checkpoint Closed

McGhee Tyson Airport Security Wait Times

TYS : Alcoa, TN

4 am - 5 am

16 m

5 am - 6 am

9 m

6 am - 7 am

10 m

7 am - 8 am

10 m

8 am - 9 am

9 m

9 am - 10 am

83 m

10 am - 11 am

8 m

11 am - 12 pm

12 m

12 pm - 1 pm

6 m

1 pm - 2 pm

14 m

2 pm - 3 pm

7 m

3 pm - 4 pm

11 m

4 pm - 5 pm

14 m

5 pm - 6 pm

6 m

6 pm - 7 pm

6 m

7 pm - 8 pm

7 m

8 pm - 9 pm

7 m

9 pm - 10 pm

6 m

10 pm - 11 pm

6 m

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