PDX Security Wait Times Portland Airport

CLEAR Plus & TSA PreCheck Enrollment

This section provides enrollment information for CLEAR Plus and TSA PreCheck at PDX Airport. CLEAR is designed to expedite the security process using biometric authentication and other advanced technologies. You can enroll in either program: CLEAR Plus and/or TSA PreCheck at designated CLEAR enrollment locations. Start your enrollment online and then arrive at the enrollment location with your U.S. Passport or other acceptable form of ID to complete the final steps in-person. Enroll in TSA PreCheck. You can enroll in TSA PreCheck alone or bundle it with CLEAR Plus at a discount.

• North Security Checkpoint: 4:00am - 10:00pm
• South Security Checkpoint: 4:30am - 9:00pm

• North Security Checkpoint
  CLEAR Plus Enrollment: 4:00am - 10:00pm
• South Security Checkpoint
  CLEAR Plus Enrollment: 4:30am - 9:00pm

For more detailed information about the CLEAR program, including locations and airports where the service is available, visit the CLEAR Airport Security Guide.

How to Check PDX Airport Security Wait Times

Follow these three simple steps to check security wait times on this page:

Step 1: Find the Checkpoint Times section. Scroll to the bottom of the page or click the “Check Wait Times” button in the PDX Average Checkpoint Times widget.

Step 2: Choose your arrival time. Use the dropdown menu to select when you plan to reach security.

Step 3: View estimated wait times. The site will display the average wait time for your selected period.

Tips for Using Wait Times

• Wait times are estimates: Actual conditions may vary due to crowd levels and security delays.
• Arrive early during peak hours: Security lines are often longer in the mornings and around holidays.
• Check the official airport site: Some airports provide real-time security wait times for each checkpoint. Visit PDX Airport’s official website and search for "security wait times" to see if this feature is available.

About PDX Security Wait Times

The security wait times shown for Portland Airport are computed using a comprehensive examination of historical flight records and TSA staffing timetables. Utilizing sophisticated data evaluation techniques, various 3rd party services, and publicly available data sets to offer fairly precise estimates of wait times at PDX. However, it's important to realize that these estimates may vary due to unforeseen incidents. The TSA advises passengers to get to the airport well before their planned flight departure time.

We strive to assist you in your travel preparations by delivering reliable estimates of security checkpoint wait times. We also recommend contacting your airline for information on ticket counter wait times and any potential changes to your flight schedule. These factors should be taken into account when deciding when to arrive at PDX. Keep in mind, each airline has its own suggested and mandatory arrival times.

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