Security wait times at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Birmingham, Alabama KBHM #83 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- No delays reported Updated just now
- Weather now
- IFR 61°F Observed 3 h ago
- Late departures
- 23.8%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at BHM
No security reports for BHM in the past week. The TSA does not publish wait times as open data, so this page fills in as travelers report. Be the first to report
Checkpoints and tips
BHM has one main security checkpoint, so all passengers enter the same lane. The checkpoint has TSA PreCheck lanes and CLEAR biometric kiosks.
- TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is rolling out at BHM. It requires a valid passport and TSA PreCheck membership, and it is free to use once you have PreCheck.
- Third-party guides report the busiest times are early morning, about 5 to 7 a.m., and late afternoon, about 4 to 6 p.m. Plan your arrival time around these periods.
- TSA urges passengers without PreCheck to have a REAL ID or another accepted ID ready before they reach the checkpoint.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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