Security wait times at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina KRDU #34 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 2 min ago
- Weather now
- VFR 59°F Observed 6 h ago
- Late departures
- 22.9%May 2026 to July 2026
- Security line
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Security wait at RDU
No security reports for RDU 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
Each terminal has its own TSA checkpoint, and both have PreCheck lanes. CLEAR lanes are also available in both terminals, and you can enroll in PreCheck through CLEAR. Check-in kiosks are available in both terminals.
- The airport FAQ gives both 3:30 a.m. and 4 a.m. as opening times for the checkpoints, so check the current hours before a very early flight.
- CLEAR lanes in Terminal 1 are open 4 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. daily for standard travelers. For PreCheck-eligible travelers, they run 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends.
- Peak security times are typically 5 to 7 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Arrive early during those windows.
Reviewed October 9, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
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