Security wait times at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Atlanta, Georgia KATL #1 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 2 min ago
- Weather now
- IFR 62°F Observed 5 h ago
- Late departures
- 25.2%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at ATL
No security reports for ATL 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
Because most passengers are connecting, the security checkpoints in the Domestic Terminal handle people who actually start their trip here. A separate checkpoint serves the International Terminal.
- TSA PreCheck lanes operate at the main checkpoints. Not every checkpoint runs PreCheck at every hour.
- If the main checkpoint line looks long, ask an officer whether another checkpoint is open; the airport sometimes uses more than one.
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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