⚠️ TSA Wait Times at JFK International Airport (JFK) are longer than usual! 📍 Location: (Terminal 1) Current: 160 min Typical: 8 min Difference: +152 min Plan extra time for security screening. Che... ⏱️ 160m, 8m, 152m
Last updated: Mar 24, 2026 09:58 AM ET — 14 reports across 1 days
TSA security lines at JFK are experiencing severe delays across multiple terminals this morning (Tue Mar 24). Average wait times across all terminals are 160 minutes (Tue Mar 24, 09:01 AM), compared to a typical 11-minute wait. Terminal-by-terminal reports show: Terminal 1 at 160 minutes (Tue Mar 24, 09:54 AM), Terminal 4 at 160 minutes (Tue Mar 24, 09:28 AM), Terminal 5 at 160 minutes (Tue Mar 24, 09:27 AM), Terminal 7 at 160 minutes (Tue Mar 24, 09:21 AM), and Terminal 8 at 160 minutes (Tue Mar 24, 08:40 AM).
TSA PreCheck lines are moving faster than standard security lines. One traveler with PreCheck and Clear reported clearing Terminal 4 in 10 minutes (Tue Mar 24, 09:14 AM), while another made it through a PreCheck line in under 10 minutes (Tue Mar 24, 09:03 AM). However, reports indicate early morning hours (around 6:30 AM on Tue Mar 24) saw particularly chaotic conditions with disorganization and some passengers missing flights.
If traveling through JFK today, arrive at least 3–4 hours early for domestic flights and plan accordingly for international departures. Consider using TSA PreCheck or CLEAR if available, as these lines are processing passengers significantly faster than standard security. Check directly with your airline for any flight-specific updates.