Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Security wait right now, how busy PHX is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.
Also known as Sky Harbor · Phoenix airport
- Quietest today
- 12 PM–2 PM 15–30 min
- Busiest today
- 7 AM–9 AM 25–45 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 PHX airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is moderate: about 15–35 min (updated 11:32 AM MST). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 4 PM (20–40 min) and be lightest around 10 PM (10–20 min).
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the U.S.. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsSevere disruption
- DelaysFAA reports: General Arrival/Departure Delay Info, Ground Stop Programs
- Weather nowShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 70°F
- LocationPhoenix, AZ
- Passengers / year21,185,458
- U.S. rank#13 of 501
- CodesPHX · KPHX
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 12 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 1 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 2 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 3 PM | 20–35 min | Moderate |
| 4 PM | 20–40 min | Moderate |
| 5 PM | 20–40 min | Moderate |
| 6 PM | 20–35 min | Moderate |
| 7 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 8 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
PHX airport delays today
The FAA is reporting 2 active programs at PHX (checked 11:32 AM MST):
- Ground Stop Programs due to thunderstorms.
- Arrival and departure delays due to weather: delays of 1 hour and 16 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, increasing.
Weather at PHX: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, 70°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 →
How early to get to PHX
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 PHX: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is in Phoenix, AZ. 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.
Parking rates, cell-phone lot and shuttle details are on the official PHX website.
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PHX airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at PHX right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 15–35 min (updated 11:32 AM MST). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at PHX today?
Yes. The FAA reports: Ground Stop Programs due to thunderstorms. Arrival and departure delays due to weather: delays of 1 hour and 16 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes, increasing. (checked 11:32 AM MST).
Is PHX airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at PHX as of 11:32 AM MST. For weather or security emergencies, check the official PHX website.
How busy is PHX airport today?
Today (Friday) PHX security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (25–45 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (15–30 min).
What time does TSA open at PHX?
Security checkpoints at Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 PHX website.
Where do I drop off passengers at PHX?
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 PHX website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at PHX?
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 PHX?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the PHX security line alone can reach 45 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live PHX 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.
Where can I see the hour-by-hour PHX security forecast?
The PHX TSA wait times page has today's hourly chart, the weekly heatmap and PreCheck details.