Security wait times at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Jacksonville, Florida KJAX #52 US airport by passengers
Official wait times are not published as open data, so we combine what travelers report with practical checkpoint advice.
- FAA status
- No delays reported Updated 4 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 78°F Observed 6 h ago
- Late departures
- 23.8%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at JAX
No security reports for JAX in the past week. The TSA does not publish wait times as open data, so this page fills in as travelers report. Be the first to report
Checkpoints and tips
JAX has a single security checkpoint with standard, military and TSA PreCheck lanes. The checkpoint opens at 4 a.m. and usually closes around 10 p.m.
- The TSA PreCheck and Premier lanes close around 7 p.m. each evening. After that, all passengers use the standard lane.
- A visitor guide reports PreCheck Touchless ID is available. Confirm at the airport before you rely on it.
- Gateside lets eligible TSA PreCheck and Global Entry travelers go airside without a boarding pass. Check tsa.gov/gateside to confirm JAX participation before you go.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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