EWR guide
Newark, NJ
Newark Liberty International
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Security wait
General TSA
28 min
PreCheck
13 min
Customs
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Reading
Modeled
Security
Terminal A
min
Terminal B
min
Terminal C
min
Arrivals
Customs
Modeled waits
Wait times for EWR are modeled from historical patterns. They are not a live checkpoint reading. Airports with scraped data show a Live badge.
Newark Liberty International has three terminals — A, B, and C — each with its own TSA security checkpoint. TSA PreCheck is available at all three terminals. Terminal C handles United Airlines hub traffic and typically sees the heaviest volumes, especially for early morning transatlantic departures. The AirTrain Newark rail connects the terminals and provides service to Newark Penn Station. Construction projects have periodically reduced checkpoint throughput at EWR — check the airport website for current alerts. International travelers should allow at least 3 hours before departure.