Airport arrival mode
JAX TSA wait times at Jacksonville International
Choose a terminal area and screening lane. Arrival Mode keeps the airport in view while it compares the freshest nearby checkpoint readings.
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Raw checkpoint readings
The unfiltered airport feed is retained below so you can compare the source rows with the Arrival Mode recommendation.
30-day pattern by hour
JAX playbook
This page is currently backed by 3 live JAX checkpoint readings, so the terminal and checkpoint spread matters more than a single airport-wide average.
Jacksonville operates as a single terminal. Once through security, you'll cross a connector bridge to reach Concourses A or C.
Concourse A serves Delta, JetBlue, and United, while Concourse C handles American, Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier.
The hourly parking garage features a direct walkway to the terminal, saving significant time compared to the economy lots which often reach 100% capacity during peaks.
Terminals at a glance
Security at JAX is centralized in the main terminal building; there are no separate checkpoints for different concourses.
The checkpoint opens at 4:00 AM. Since the terminal is open 24/7 but security is not, early morning travelers should arrive right at 4:00 AM for the first wave of departures.
Airline notes
Concourse A (Gates A1-A14) is your destination for Delta (and the Sky Club), JetBlue, and United.
Concourse C (Gates C1 and up) serves the American Airlines hub traffic, Southwest, and low-cost carriers like Spirit and Allegiant.
Local tips
JAX is usually efficient with a single central checkpoint, but note that TSA PreCheck and special needs lanes typically close around 7:00 PM daily.
If you are departing after 7:00 PM, plan for the standard security lane only, regardless of your PreCheck status.
Military in uniform can use a dedicated screening lane which often has a near-zero wait time (usually under 1 minute).