At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), security checkpoints are located in the International Terminal and Domestic Terminal. The ATL security wait times at the checkpoints range from 1 to 23 minutes. Passengers can schedule their arrival times for screening before departure using security wait times. At participating checkpoints, they can expedite the screening procedure by using TSA PreCheck or CLEAR+Lanes.

Live Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Security Wait Times
The following is the expected security wait times at ATL Airport:
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Current wait times at ATL: |
15 minutes |
Average Security Wait Times by Hour at Atlanta Airport
Hourly waiting time at Atlanta Airport demonstrates how screening lines vary throughout the day. Wait times can change in the morning, afternoon, and evening because passenger traffic frequently increases during peak departure times.
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Time |
Estimated Wait Time (Minutes) |
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12:00 A.M. to 01:00 A.M. |
12 |
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01:00 A.M. to 02:00 A.M. |
20 |
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02:00 A.M. to 03:00 A.M. |
18 |
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03:00 A.M. to 04:00 A.M. |
5 |
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04:00 A.M. to 05:00 A.M. |
10 |
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05:00 A.M. to 06:00 A.M. |
4 |
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06:00 A.M. to 07:00 A.M. |
18 |
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07:00 A.M. to 08:00 A.M. |
23 |
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08:00 A.M. to 09:00 A.M. |
17 |
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09:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. |
7 |
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10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. |
6 |
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11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. |
10 |
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12:00 P.M. to 01:00 P.M. |
6 |
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01:00 P.M. to 02:00 P.M. |
11 |
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02:00 P.M. to 03:00 P.M. |
14 |
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03:00 P.M. to 04:00 P.M. |
9 |
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04:00 P.M. to 05:00 P.M. |
18 |
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05:00 P.M. to 06:00 P.M. |
10 |
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06:00 P.M. to 07:00 P.M. |
1 |
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07:00 P.M. to 08:00 P.M. |
5 |
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08:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M. |
14 |
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09:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. |
19 |
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10:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. |
14 |
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11:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. |
15 |
TSA PreCheck Checkpoint Schedule & Wait Times at ATL Airport
Due to fluctuations in passenger volume, TSA wait times at Atlanta Airport may vary throughout the day. Here are the operating hours of these checkpoints:
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Terminal |
Business Hours |
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Domestic Terminal North |
06:00 A.M. to 08:00 P.M. |
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Domestic Terminal South |
04:30 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. |
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International Terminal |
07:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. 02:00 P.M. to 07:00 P.M. |
CLEAR at ATL Airport

CLEAR+ is available at participating security checkpoints at ATL. The service uses biometric identity verification to help enrolled members move through the identity-check portion of the security process. Travelers must still complete all required TSA screening procedures. CLEAR+ operating hours vary by location.
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Terminal |
Timing |
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Domestic Terminal North |
04:30 A.M. to 08:00 P.M. |
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Domestic Terminal South |
04:30 A.M. to 09:00 P.M. |
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International Terminal |
05:00 A.M. to 07:30 P.M. |
Contact ATL Airport for a Smooth Security Experience
Travelers can get in touch with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) or the airport for inquiries regarding Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport security wait times.
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TSA Care Number |
(855)-787-2227 |
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Atlanta Airport Security Checkpoint Map
Travelers can find security checkpoints at the Domestic Terminal and International Terminal of ATL Airport with ease by using the following map.
