Security wait times at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

St Louis, Missouri KSTL #35 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 4 min ago
Weather now
VFR 58°F Observed 6 h ago
Late departures
30.7%May 2026 to July 2026
Security line
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Security wait at STL

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Checkpoints and tips

TSA security hours vary by checkpoint. The checkpoints open at 3:30 a.m., and the latest checkpoint closing is 10 p.m.

  • Terminal 1 A Gates are open until 7 p.m., so plan your late flights from Concourse A accordingly. Terminal 1 C Gates and Terminal 2 E Gates are open until 10 p.m.
  • TSA PreCheck lanes are at the Terminal 1 A and C checkpoints and the Terminal 2 E checkpoint.
  • The TSA PreCheck enrollment center in Terminal 1 has closed. Use the CLEAR enrollment pods outside the gate checkpoints, or apply online at TSA.gov.

Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?

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