Wait Times Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

The wait times at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are usually short, but they can be longer during early mornings, late afternoons, weekends, and holidays. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR lanes are available to speed up security.

Time Period / SituationAverage Wait TimeLocation / AreaHelpful Notes
Early Morning (5 AM – 8 AM)10–20 minutesTSA Security CheckpointBusy with first flights of the day
Midday (9 AM – 2 PM)5–15 minutesSecurity and check-in areasUsually fastest time to travel
Evening (3 PM – 7 PM)10–25 minutesTSA CheckpointModerate crowds from business travelers
Weekends and Holidays15–30 minutesAll checkpointsPlan extra time during peak periods
TSA PreCheck / CLEAR5 minutes or lessDedicated lanesSpeeds up the process for eligible travelers
Peak Travel Seasons20–40 minutesSecurity and check-inSummer, Thanksgiving, and winter holidays