Travelers at Salt Lake City International Airport encountered virtually no delays at security checkpoints Thursday, with official estimates showing wait times of less than one minute across main screening areas despite ongoing national discussions about TSA staffing shortages tied to the partial government shutdown.
The airport's official website reported an estimated security screening wait time of 0 minutes as of midday Thursday, March 26, 2026, reflecting efficient operations at the main checkpoint on level two of the terminal. Historical and third-party data indicated typical midday waits often hover between 5 and 15 minutes, with peaks during early morning Delta Air Lines departures.
