Security wait times at Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Portland, Maine KPWM #95 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 56°F Observed 13 min ago
- Late departures
- 19.4%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at PWM
No security reports for PWM 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
PWM has one TSA checkpoint, according to a third-party guide. TSA PreCheck is available, but CLEAR is not offered at PWM. Passengers who are not in PreCheck must remove their laptops from their bags.
- The airport recommends arriving 1.5 hours before your flight, and the peak periods are 4:30 to 7 a.m., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5 to 7 p.m.
- Check the TSA PreCheck schedule, since lane hours vary by day of the week. A third-party guide lists the lane as generally open from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- You must have a REAL ID-compliant ID to go through the checkpoint, or pay a $45 fee to go through without one.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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