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    Philadelphia International (PHL) TSA Security Wait Times & Customs Delays

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    Philadelphia International

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    Uses this page's current security wait and PHL local time (America/New_York). Drive time is separate — open directions if you need it.

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    Security wait

    General TSA

    20 min

    PreCheck

    11 min

    Customs

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    Reading

    Modeled

    Smooth· 20 min

    Security

    Checkpoints

    Terminal A

    Terminal A/B

    22

    min

    GeneralModerate· 22 min
    TSA Pre✓13 min
    Modeled estimate

    Terminal D

    Terminal D/E

    18

    min

    GeneralSmooth· 18 min
    TSA Pre✓8 min
    Modeled estimate

    Arrivals

    Customs & Immigration

    Customs

    U.S. Customs

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    Modeled waits

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

    About TSA Security at Philadelphia International

    Philadelphia International Airport has two primary TSA checkpoints: one serving Terminals A/B (east end) and another serving Terminals D/E/F (west end). TSA PreCheck is available at both checkpoints. Terminal A-East serves international arrivals and has a Customs processing area. American Airlines dominates PHL as a major hub, creating consistently high volumes in Terminals B, C, and D. The connector airside walkways link terminals post-security. Philadelphia rush hour traffic on I-95 can materially affect ground transportation, so curbside drop-off and public transit (SEPTA Airport Line) are often faster options.