William P. Hobby Airport
HOU Security

TSA Screening Hours

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operates the security checkpoint at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Checkpoint hours are designed to accommodate flight schedules throughout the day.

Below you will find the standard hours of operation for HOU security. Please keep in mind that these times may change due to airlines' schedules and passenger volume.

What time does TSA open at HOU?

TSA screening at Hobby Airport opens at 3:30 a.m. to accommodate early morning departures. The main security checkpoint remains operational until 11:00 p.m., covering the vast majority of HOU flight schedules.

Here's a breakdown of HOU TSA checkpoint hours:

Main Terminal Security Checkpoint

  • Hours: 3:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

  • Pre✓™ Hours: 3:45 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.

  • Expedited Screening: Available All Day

Federal Inspection Services (FIS)

  • Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Note: KCM (Known Crew Member) Portal is available during operating hours. Learn more about TSA PreCheck at tsa.gov/precheck.

What is "expedited screening" at HOU?

Expedited screening refers to faster security screening programs that help eligible travelers move through Hobby Airport security more quickly than standard TSA lines.

Expedited screening is available at the HOU security checkpoint for travelers who are:

  • TSA Pre✓™ members (with logo on boarding pass)
  • Department of Defense (DoD) members
  • Adults 75 and older
  • Children 12 and under

TSA Pre✓™ travelers receive expedited screening benefits. In the absence of a dedicated TSA Pre✓™ lane at the checkpoint, TSA Pre✓™ passengers will still be expedited through available lanes.

Expedited screening requirements: Travelers must remove liquids and large electronic devices (such as laptops) from carry-on baggage. Travelers undergoing expedited screening are NOT required to remove shoes and light jackets.

Pre✓™ availability at the HOU checkpoint is subject to change based on traveler throughput analysis and participation.

Expedited screening is available at the HOU security checkpoint for travelers who are members of the DoD, Adults 75 and Older, Children 12 and under, and for those who have been identified as TSA Pre✓™ with the logo on their boarding pass. TSA Pre✓™ travelers will be expedited.

In the absence of the TSA Pre✓™ lane at a checkpoint, TSA Pre✓™ travelers will be expedited. Expedited screening requires that liquids and large electronic devices such as laptops be removed from carry-on baggage. Travelers undergoing expedited screening are NOT required to remove shoes and light jackets.

Pre✓™ availability at HOU checkpoint is subject to change based on traveler throughput analysis and participation.

**KCM (Known Crew Member) Portal Available

Learn more about TSA PreCheck.

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