Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN)
Security wait right now, how busy UIN 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 10–30 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 UIN airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field is short: about 5–15 min (updated 12:33 PM CDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 4 PM (10–25 min) and be lightest around 12 PM (5–15 min).
Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field is a smaller regional airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsNormal
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowChance Rain Showers, 60°F
- LocationQuincy, IL
- Passengers / year7,709
- U.S. rank#397 of 501
- CodesUIN · KUIN
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 1 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 2 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 3 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 4 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 5 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 6 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 7 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 8 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
UIN airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at UIN right now (checked 12:33 PM CDT).
Weather at UIN: Chance Rain Showers, 60°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 →
UIN TSA wait times today, hour by hour
Estimated standard-lane wait for each hour of a typical Monday at Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field. 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 | 5–15 min | Short |
| 5 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 6 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 7 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 8 AM | 10–30 min | Short |
| 9 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 10 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 11 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 12 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 1 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 2 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 3 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 4 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 5 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 6 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 7 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 8 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
Best time to go through TSA at UIN
The quickest time to get through security at UIN on a typical Friday is 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min). Lines are longest 7 AM–9 AM (10–30 min), when the first departure bank and business travelers hit the checkpoints. Across the week, Friday is usually the busiest day at UIN security and Saturday the quietest.
TSA PreCheck at UIN
TSA PreCheck lanes at Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field 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 · today | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
| Sat | 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 UIN
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Quincy 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 UIN: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field is in Quincy, IL. 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.
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UIN airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at UIN right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field is 5–15 min (updated 12:33 PM CDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at UIN today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at UIN as of 12:33 PM CDT. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is UIN airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at UIN as of 12:33 PM CDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official UIN website.
How busy is UIN airport today?
Today (Friday) UIN security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (10–30 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min).
What time does TSA open at UIN?
Security checkpoints at Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field 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 UIN website.
Where do I drop off passengers at UIN?
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 UIN website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at UIN?
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 UIN?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the UIN security line alone can reach 30 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live UIN 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.