Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)
Security wait right now, how busy PHF is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.
- Quietest today
- 12 PM–2 PM 5–15 min
- Busiest today
- 7 AM–9 AM 10–25 min
- Arrive
- 2 h / 3 h domestic / international
Modeled from FAA passenger volumes, TSA's daily screening numbers, time of day and current airport conditions; refreshed every 15 minutes, not a checkpoint sensor. How we estimate
How busy is PHF airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport is short: about 5–15 min (updated 3:03 PM EDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 4 PM (10–20 min) and be lightest around 9 PM (5–10 min).
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport is a smaller regional airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsNormal
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowMostly Sunny, 62°F
- LocationNewport News, VA
- Passengers / year197,994
- U.S. rank#183 of 501
- CodesPHF · KPHF
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 3 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 4 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 5 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 6 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 7 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 8 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 12 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 1 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 2 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
PHF airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at PHF right now (checked 3:03 PM EDT).
Weather at PHF: Mostly Sunny, 62°F, good visibility and high clouds (VFR).
The FAA lists airport-wide programs only. A single late or cancelled flight is shown by your airline, so check its app as well. Delays at all U.S. airports →
PHF TSA wait times today, hour by hour
Estimated standard-lane wait for each hour of a typical Monday at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport. Smaller airports often run a single checkpoint, so one departure bank can create a short, sharp queue.
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 5 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 6 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 7 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 8 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 9 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 10 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 11 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 12 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 1 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 2 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 3 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 4 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 5 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 6 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 7 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 8 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
Best time to go through TSA at PHF
The quickest time to get through security at PHF on a typical Saturday is 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min). Lines are longest 7 AM–9 AM (10–25 min), when the first departure bank and business travelers hit the checkpoints. Across the week, Friday is usually the busiest day at PHF security and Saturday the quietest.
TSA PreCheck at PHF
TSA PreCheck lanes at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport are usually much shorter than the standard line: TSA reports that the large majority of PreCheck travelers wait under 10 minutes, and you keep shoes, belts, light jackets and laptops in place. Lanes can open later and close earlier than the main checkpoint, so if you fly very early or late, plan for the standard wait above.
CLEAR and Global Entry
CLEAR speeds up the ID check and walks you to the front of the screening line where it operates; you still go through screening. Global Entry includes PreCheck for eligible members and speeds up re-entry from international trips.
| Day | 5a | 7a | 9a | 11a | 1p | 3p | 5p | 7p | 9p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Tue | 9 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Wed | 9 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Thu | 10 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Fri | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
| Sat · today | 9 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Sun | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
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How early to get to PHF
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Newport News and when to leave home, based on today's security estimate.
| Trip | Arrive before departure |
|---|---|
| Domestic, carry-on only | 1 h 30 min – 2 h |
| Domestic, checked bag | 2 h |
| International | 3 h |
| Flying 7 AM–9 AM | add 15–30 min |
Getting to PHF: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport is in Newport News, VA. For drop-off, follow the Departures signs to your airline's curb; curbside stopping is for active loading only, and pick-ups are usually directed to the arrivals curb or the cell-phone lot. At the busiest hours today (7 AM–9 AM) add time for curb and garage traffic.
Airports near Newport News
Security wait right now at the closest alternatives to PHF.
PHF airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at PHF right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport is 5–15 min (updated 3:03 PM EDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at PHF today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at PHF as of 3:03 PM EDT. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is PHF airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at PHF as of 3:03 PM EDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official PHF website.
How busy is PHF airport today?
Today (Saturday) PHF security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (10–25 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min).
What time does TSA open at PHF?
Security checkpoints at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport open before the first morning departures, which at most U.S. airports means around 4–5 AM (earlier at some large hubs). Hours differ by checkpoint and terminal, so for a very early flight confirm on the official PHF website.
Where do I drop off passengers at PHF?
Follow the Departures signs to the upper or departures-level curb for your airline. Curbside stopping is for active loading only; at peak hours (7 AM–9 AM) allow extra time for curb traffic. Cell-phone lots and parking rates are listed on the official PHF website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at PHF?
PreCheck lanes usually run during the main morning-to-evening operating hours but can open later and close earlier than standard lanes, and not every checkpoint has one. Outside those hours PreCheck travelers are screened in the standard lane, so plan for the standard wait.
How early should I get to PHF?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the PHF security line alone can reach 25 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live PHF TSA wait times?
They are modeled estimates refreshed every 15 minutes, not a camera or sensor count at the checkpoint. They combine FAA passenger volume, TSA's daily national screening numbers, the hour, weekday, holiday periods and current FAA and weather conditions.