TSA Wait Times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) — Modeled | Terminal Tracker

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    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) TSA Security Wait Times & Customs Delays

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    Atlanta, GA

    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

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    Departure day
    Flight type
    TSA PreCheck
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    Security wait

    General TSA

    20 min

    PreCheck

    10 min

    Customs

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    Reading

    Modeled

    Smooth· 20 min

    Security

    Checkpoints

    Terminal T-North

    North Main

    22

    min

    GeneralModerate· 22 min
    TSA Pre✓13 min
    Modeled estimate

    Terminal T-South

    South Main

    18

    min

    GeneralSmooth· 18 min
    TSA Pre✓7 min
    Modeled estimate

    Arrivals

    Customs & Immigration

    Customs

    U.S. Customs

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    Modeled waits

    Wait times for ATL are modeled from historical patterns. They are not a live checkpoint reading. Airports with scraped data show a Live badge.

    About TSA Security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International

    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International is the world's busiest airport with two main terminal checkpoints: North and South. Both checkpoints offer TSA PreCheck lanes, reducing wait times significantly for enrolled travelers. The South checkpoint typically sees shorter queues, especially on weekday mornings. Arrive at least 2 hours early for domestic and 3 hours early for international flights during peak travel periods (Thanksgiving, Spring Break, summer). The ATL Plane Train connects the main terminal to all concourses (A–F), so factor in a few extra minutes once you're through security.