GateReady
AirportsPricingIntelligenceAPIBlog
LoginSign Up
GateReady
AirportsPricingIntelligenceAPIBlog
LoginSign Up
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Airports
  4. /
  5. PHL
  6. /
  7. Terminal A

Terminal A Security Wait Times at PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

All Clear

No current wait time data available for Terminal A. Check back shortly or view the live dashboard for the latest.

View full PHL dashboard

Security Checkpoints at Terminal A

2 checkpoints monitored in real time

A-East Checkpoint

Updating

All Clear
GeneralTSA Pre

A-West Checkpoint

Updating

All Clear
GeneralTSA Pre

Available Screening Lanes at Terminal A

Lane types available across all checkpoints in Terminal A

G

General

Standard screening line open to all passengers. Remove shoes, belts, laptops, and liquids.

P

TSA Pre

Expedited screening for enrolled members. Keep shoes, belt, and jacket on. Laptops stay in bag.

Airlines at Terminal A

Airlines operating from Terminal A at Philadelphia International Airport

International carriersBritish AirwaysLufthansa

Get checkpoint-level alerts for Terminal A

GateReady Fast Pass members get real-time alerts when wait times change at specific checkpoints and lanes. Know exactly which line to join before you arrive at PHL.

Try Fast Pass Free for 7 Days

Tips for Terminal A at PHL

1

Check GateReady before heading to the airport. Wait times at Terminal A are updated every 15 minutes so you can plan your arrival.

2

Terminal A has 2 checkpoints. Compare wait times above to find the shortest line. Some checkpoints may have dedicated TSA PreCheck or CLEAR lanes.

3

TSA PreCheck is available at Terminal A. PreCheck members typically clear security in under 5 minutes and can keep shoes, belts, and laptops in place.

+

Arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. During holidays and peak travel periods, add an extra 30-60 minutes.

Other Terminals at PHL

Compare security wait times across all Philadelphia International Airport terminals

Terminal B/CTerminal D/ETerminal F

More About PHL Security

PHL Security Wait Times OverviewPHL Live DashboardBest Time to Arrive Calculator

Product

  • Airports
  • Pricing
  • Travel Perks
  • How It Works
  • Compare Platforms
  • Why GateReady

Airlines

  • Airline Partnerships
  • United Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • American Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Crisis Intelligence
  • ROI Calculator

Developers

  • Developer Portal
  • Airlines API
  • Travel Apps
  • Enterprise
  • API Docs

Intelligence

  • Intelligence Overview
  • National Dashboard
  • Weekly Briefings
  • Threat Landscape

Government

  • Government Overview
  • For TSA
  • For DHS / CBP
  • For FAA

Security Guides

  • ATL Security
  • DFW Security
  • DEN Security
  • ORD Security
  • LAX Security
  • JFK Security
  • All Airport Guides →

Case Studies

  • All Case Studies
  • Airline Shutdown Resilience
  • Premium Passenger Routing
  • Federal Visibility
  • Travel App Integration
  • Corporate Travel Policy

Blog

  • All Articles
  • Airport Security Guide
  • PreCheck vs CLEAR
  • Longest Wait Times
  • RSS Feed

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • Press & Media
  • Blog
  • Resources
  • Status
  • Terms
  • Privacy

Mobile App

Mobile App Coming Soon

iOS & Android

GateReady provides independent airport intelligence. Wait time estimates are based on real-time data and may vary. Not affiliated with TSA or any airport authority.

© 2026 GateReady. All rights reserved.