Security wait times at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii PHNL #30 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 9 h ago
- Late departures
- 15.3%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at HNL
No security reports for HNL 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
Checkpoints open early and close late. Terminal 1 has two checkpoints, and Terminal 2 has several, with the main lanes open from about 4:15 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- TSA PreCheck lanes operate at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. CLEAR is available at Terminal 2.
- Terminal 2 Checkpoint 3 is being upgraded through late 2026, so check the signs for lane status.
- The standard waits are short, but Friday mornings around 6 a.m. are usually the busiest time.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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