Houston, Dallas & Atlanta airports are in shambles, but Newark? Avg wait times @20 mins. Maybe the TSA debacle story is as manufactured as the Iran war? GOP had a deal done w Dems to pay TSA but Trump... ⏱️ 20m, 20m
Last updated: Mar 24, 2026 09:26 AM ET — 5 reports across 3 days
The most recent reports from EWR show dramatically improved conditions. As of Tuesday, March 24 at 6:10 AM, average wait times were around 20 minutes across the airport. Terminal A PreCheck passengers reported just 5 minutes from curb to cleared security (Monday, March 23 at 6:27 PM), while Terminal C also showed normal conditions with PreCheck processing in 5 minutes (Monday, March 23 at 8:29 AM).
This represents a significant shift from the previous weekend. On Sunday, March 22 at 11:30 PM, EWR had experienced much longer delays, with wait times hitting 68 minutes. However, even during that period, some travelers got through quickly—one passenger reported under 1 minute for TSA PreCheck screening on both legs of their trip (Sunday, March 22 at 6:20 PM).
PreCheck continues to offer a substantial advantage at EWR, with reports showing 5-minute waits compared to regular security lines that appear trivial during current conditions. The data suggests morning hours (6–8 AM) are operating smoothly. Plan to arrive 90 minutes before domestic departure if you're in general security, or 60 minutes if you have PreCheck, though current conditions allow for more flexibility than the weekend disruptions.