ICE at LaGuardia Terminal C...just hanging around and walking about. Doesn't seem to be affecting line wait at all. TSA Pre check line is hundreds long...moving, but crazy.
Last updated: Mar 24, 2026 09:15 AM ET — 8 reports across 3 days
LGA is experiencing severe security wait times across multiple terminals. Early morning remains the worst period: one traveler reported a 2-3 hour line at 6:00 AM (Sun Mar 22, 6:00 AM), and general security conditions were described as "insane" and "crazy" through mid-morning (Tue Mar 24, 11:13 AM). Even afternoon travel shows extended waits, with reports of 2 hours (Sun Mar 22, 10:20 PM) and 3 hours (Mon Mar 23, 6:41 PM).
PreCheck is not offering meaningful relief. While one traveler cleared in 20 minutes via TSA PreCheck at American Airlines terminal (Sun Mar 22, 5:51 PM), multiple other reports describe PreCheck lines as equally backed up—described as "hundreds long" and "psychotic" (Tue Mar 24, 11:23 AM, Terminal C; Sun Mar 22, 8:37 AM).
Arrive at least 3 hours early for domestic flights, even with PreCheck. Current conditions suggest normal TSA wait time estimates do not apply. If flying early morning (before 8 AM), plan for 3+ hour security delays. Afternoon flights may see slightly better conditions but should still expect 90+ minutes. Check your PreCheck status before arrival, as it may not always display correctly on your boarding pass.