Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport faced variable but often extended TSA security wait times Monday as a federal funding lapse continued to strain Transportation Security Administration staffing, with general lines at some terminals exceeding 40 minutes during morning hours.
As of early Monday afternoon on March 30, 2026, official data from the JFK Airport website showed general security waits ranging from as little as 1 minute in quieter Terminal 1 to 43 minutes in busy Terminal 4, the airport's largest international hub. TSA PreCheck lanes moved significantly faster, typically under 15 minutes across terminals, though availability fluctuated with staffing.
