How To (Somewhat) Accurately Check Airport Security Wait Times (opens in new tab)

For the most accurate airport wait times, it is best to check the airport website directly. If that is not possible, the MyTSA app can offer a glimpse into what that might look like (though, see the caveats below). However, if there is a partial government shutdown, like the one happening right now, airport wait times could be anybody's best guess, as TSA folks go without pay. For example, this message was recently posted on the Newark Liberty International Airport website: Due to the federal...