Security wait times at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Asheville, North Carolina KAVL #103 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
- MVFR 54°F Observed 6 h ago
- Late departures
- 22.4%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at AVL
No security reports for AVL 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
The TSA checkpoint at AVL opens at 4:00 a.m. each day and closes 15 minutes before the last scheduled departure. The checkpoint has one body scanner and TSA PreCheck lanes.
- Arrive at least two hours before your scheduled departure.
- Overnight travelers must wait in the landside area before the checkpoint reopens at 4:00 a.m.
- Since February 1, 2026, travelers without acceptable ID can pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID, but the service is optional and travelers who decline may not be allowed through the checkpoint.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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