IAH TSA Wait Times
How long is the security line at George Bush Intercontinental? Real-time TSA checkpoint data pulled directly from official airport systems — not estimates. Updated every ~2 minutes.
⟳ Updated about every 2 minutes — data from official airport systems
Wait History
Last 12 hoursUse the history below to choose when to arrive at the airport. If you see consistent red between 4–7 PM, plan to arrive earlier — or check a less-busy checkpoint.
About IAH TSA Security Wait Times
TSA Tracker provides live TSA checkpoint wait times for George Bush Intercontinental (IAH). Data is pulled directly from official IAH airport security feeds — not estimates — and refreshes every ~2 minutes. Use the live data and 12-hour history chart above to plan when to head to the airport.
Tips for IAH travelers
- Green = short wait (under 15 min). Yellow = moderate. Red = long lines — arrive earlier than planned.
- Use the history chart to spot peak hours at IAH and choose a less busy time to pass through security.
- TSA wait times at IAH refresh every ~2 minutes — reload for the very latest reading.
- If IAH shows PreCheck or CLEAR lane data, those lines are almost always shorter than the standard lane.
See live TSA wait times for other airports
Flying from a different city? Check real-time security line wait times at other major US airports:
- PHL TSA wait times — Philadelphia International (PHL)
- MIA TSA wait times — Miami International (MIA)
- ORD TSA wait times — Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
- CLT TSA wait times — Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)
- MCO TSA wait times — Orlando International (MCO)
- JAX TSA wait times — Jacksonville International (JAX)
- DFW TSA wait times — Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)
- LAX TSA wait times — Los Angeles International (LAX)
- JFK TSA wait times — John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
- EWR TSA wait times — Newark Liberty International (EWR)
- LGA TSA wait times — LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- SEA TSA wait times — Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
- DEN TSA wait times — Denver International (DEN)
- DTW TSA wait times — Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)
IAH TSA Wait Times — FAQ
How accurate is the IAH TSA wait time data?
TSA Tracker pulls data directly from George Bush Intercontinental's official airport security feed, not crowdsourced estimates. The checkpoint readings reflect actual measured wait times updated approximately every 2 minutes.
What time should I get to IAH?
Check the 12-hour history chart above to see when IAH TSA lines are typically busiest. Generally, TSA recommends arriving 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international — but if our live data shows long lines during your window, add extra time.
What are the peak hours at IAH security?
Peak TSA wait times at most airports fall between 5–9 AM and 4–7 PM on weekdays, and Sunday afternoons. Use the history chart on this page to see the specific pattern for IAH today.
How often does TSA Tracker update IAH wait times?
IAH TSA wait times on TSA Tracker update approximately every 2 minutes, pulling fresh data directly from the airport's live security feed.