Newark Liberty International Airport Ranks Third Nationally for Longest TSA Security Wait Times
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has been identified as having the third-longest average TSA security wait times in the United States, according to research published by Travel Bulletin. Travelers departing from EWR experience an average wait of approximately 18 minutes at security checkpoints. This places Newark behind New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which holds the top spot with an average wait time of 23 minutes, and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), ranking second with a 20-minute average wait. The study highlights a significant issue for passengers utilizing these major U.S. airports, indicating potential delays and increased travel stress. The data compiled for this research includes information from various sources such as flight scheduling systems, airline booking systems, airports, airlines, and other third-party data providers, though it notes that the information is provided 'as is' and may not always be fully correct or up to date.