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TSA Security

TSA Wait Times

Wait time is approximately 20 minutes

0 – 20

minutes

FAA Delay

No delay information available

TSA PreCheck©

Open
Terminal EAST
Concourse E-East Checkpoint
Terminal MAIN
Concourse A Checkpoint
Terminal MAIN
Concourse C Checkpoint

Checkpoints

Hours are set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and are subject to change. Full body scanners are available at every checkpoint.

Wait time is approximately 20 minutes

0 – 20

minutes

Open

T1, A Gates

HOURS

3:30 am – 7:00 pm

Serving Air Canada, Delta, United and charter flights.

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Open

T1, C Gates

HOURS

3:30 am – 10:00 pm

Serving Alaska, American and Frontier

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Open

T2, E/F Gates

HOURS

3:30 am – 10:00 pm

Serving Southwest and international charter arrivals

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Helpful Information for Travelers

Emergency Dispatch:
314-426-8100

Non-Emergency, General Information or Lost & Found:
314-890-1370

The TSA advises passengers arrive at the airport 2 hours prior to scheduled boarding time. During peak travel periods, including major holiday travel times, please allow for more time than normal when arriving to the airport.

If you need airport parking, save time and plan ahead by shopping the lot that’s right for you at www.SuperParkingLot.com . Real-time parking lot availability, a helpful tool for travelers, is shown on our homepage, as well as on Super Park’s site.

Know before you go and read the information below to help expedite the TSA screening process.

TSA Pre✓™ lets eligible passengers participate in an expedited screening process at participating U.S. Airports. Apply online at https://www.tsa.gov/precheck, then schedule an appointment at a TSA Pre✓™ Enrollment Center.

Our TSA Pre✓™ enrollment center is located in Terminal 1 on the Ticketing Level (near the MetroLink and Entrance #2). Hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am – 11:30am and 12:00pm – 5:00pm.

Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at STL and other airports. More information is available at https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry.

The St. Louis Global Entry Enrollment Center is located at 4349 Woodson Rd #201, St. Louis, MO 63134. Parking is free. Applicants can enter the building at exterior door 201. Hours of Operation: M-F 8 – 4 p.m. CST by appointment only.

Passengers age 18 and over must show valid Government-issued identification at the TSA security checkpoints in order to travel. These include a driver’s license, U.S. Passport, DHS trusted traveler card or U.S. Military ID. For a full list, visit https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.

Effective May 7, 2025, residents of every U.S. state and territory will be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card, or another form of acceptable ID, like a U.S. passport, to board federally regulated domestic flights. Individuals will also be required to present a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card, or another form of acceptable ID, to access federal facilities, including military bases and federal courthouses, and to enter nuclear power plants.

Get the latest information on Real ID in Missouri or Illinois. If you have any additional questions, you can contact the DHS at REALID@dhs.gov.

A U.S. passport is, and will continue to be required, for all international travel.

Travelers are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. Placing these items in the small bag and separating from your carry-on baggage facilitates the screening process. Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage.

Any liquid, aerosol, gel, cream or paste that raises alarm during screening will require additional screening.

The TSA has a list of items that are prohibited for air travel because of security concerns. See current list at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/sec… In the upper right-hand corner, you can type specific items in question, and the TSA site will populate helpful information.

The TSA provides detailed information for parents traveling with children on their website: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/spe…

Helpful topics on their site include:

  • Screening technology
  • Screening of children’s items
  • Screening your child
  • Formula, breast milk and juice
  • Children with medical conditions, disabilities, or mobility aids

We invite travelers to visit the airport ahead of their flight, to be gently introduced to the airport’s energy and environment. Visitors are welcome to walk around freely and explore the upper and lower areas of the Terminals, observing travelers checking in for their flights, dining and shopping, navigating to their concourse, collecting their baggage upon arrival, and going through security screening. Visitors are unable to access concourses and gate areas, as federal regulations permit only tickets passengers beyond the security checkpoints.

TSA Cares is a national helpline that provides travelers with disabilities, medical conditions, anxiety, or other special circumstances, additional assistance during the security screening process. They can be reached at (855) 787-2227. Call 72 hours prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.

The TSA also provides on-site Passenger Support Specialists. Travelers requiring special accommodations, or who are concerned about the security screening process, may ask a TSA officer or supervisor for a Passenger Support Specialist who can provide on-the-spot assistance.

It is always helpful to have open communication with the airline and flight attendants about special needs or fears. We encourage travelers to feel comfortable contacting your airline in advance regarding any questions or concerns. Once at the airport, it is also helpful to communicate your fears, concerns or special needs with airline staff before departure, or during your flight. Airline staff are trained to deal with all types of passengers, and welcome the opportunity to make travelers feel more comfortable and assured.

Wheelchair assistance is provided for free by each airline. Having a trained personal escort throughout the airport experience can reduce anxiety for the traveler, along with their loved ones. Please contact your airline in advance for the best accommodation of this service.

Please contact your airline regarding information on traveling with emotional support or service animals.

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