Breakdown of ATL’s TSA Checkpoints
ATL has several checkpoints that serve its massive volume of travelers. Picking the right one can cut your wait time down significantly.
1. Main Security Checkpoint (Domestic Terminal)
This is the most well-known and most used checkpoint, serving the majority of passengers. It has PreCheck and CLEAR lanes, but it can still be jam-packed during peak hours.
2. North and South Checkpoints
North: Typically used by Delta passengers. It’s efficient but still gets crowded.
South: Open to all airlines except Delta. Sometimes less busy than the main checkpoint.
3. International Terminal Checkpoint (Concourse F)
Here’s the pro tip: even domestic passengers with carry-ons only can go through security here. This checkpoint often has the shortest lines. If you don’t have checked baggage, it can be your golden ticket to bypass long domestic lines.
Monitoring live atl tsa wait times will help you determine which of these checkpoints is currently the best option.