DIA Security Wait Times

For boarding flights at the Denver International Airport, you will have to complete the TSA and security screening procedures. These procedures might take a while to be completed, thus leading to DIA security wait times. These wait times can be estimated based on the rush of crowds and the flight schedule.

Fliers will have to arrive timely to the airport keeping the estimated duration in view. Considering these aspects, this guide highlights the average security wait times at different hours. Additionally, details regarding the availability of the TSA pre-check facility are also highlighted in this guide.

Average Denver International Airport (DEN) Security Wait Times

The average Denver Airport Security wait times extend as follows:

2 minutes

Security Wait Times at DEN

DIA security wait times can alter based on the time of the day. It is usually the longest during early mornings and afternoons. Here is an overview of the estimated wait times: 

A.M.Times	Time Taken	P.M.Times	Time Taken
1 A.M.- 2 A.M.	No wait time	11 A.M.- 12 P.M.	14 minutes
2 A.M.- 3 A.M.	7 minutes	12 P.M.- 1 P.M.	14 minutes
3 A.M.- 4 A.M.	14 minutes	1 P.M.- 2 P.M.	16 minutes
4 A.M.- 5 A.M.	20 minutes	2 P.M.- 3 P.M.	17 minutes
5 A.M.- 6 A.M.	22 minutes	3 P.M.- 4 P.M.	8 minutes
6 A.M.- 7 A.M.	15 minutes	4 P.M.- 5 P.M.	9 minutes
7 A.M.- 8 A.M.	18 minutes	5 P.M.- 6 P.M.	11 minutes
8 A.M.- 9 A.M.	7 minutes	6 P.M.- 7 P.M.	7 minutes
9 A.M.- 10 A.M.	21 minutes	7 P.M.- 8 P.M.	2 minutes
10 A.M.- 11 A.M.	14 minutes	8 P.M.- 9 P.M.	2 minutes
11 P.M.- 12 A.M.	No wait time	9 P.M.- 10 P.M.	1 minute
		10 P.M.- 11 P.M.	0.4 minutes

In addition to the aforementioned durations, the Denver Airport wait times also include the average time taken at each checkpoint. This airport essentially has 3 checkpoints, the availability and standard wait time of which include: 

Checkpoint	Working Hours	Wait Time
Bridge Security Checkpoint	4:30 A.M. to 5:45 P.M.	6 minutes
South Security Checkpoint	Open throughout the day for the entire week	7 minutes
West Security Checkpoint	4:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.	2 minutes

TSA PreCheck Checkpoint Schedule & Wait Times at DEN

Denver Airport offers programs like TSA PreCheck and CLEAR that are designed to enable registered members to overcome the long queues. To enjoy this service, fliers will have to enroll in advance. 
The following table highlights the PreCheck locations, working hours along the DIA TSA wait times under this program:

TSA PreCheck Point	Location	Timings/Availability	Average Wait Times
Bridge Security Checkpoint	Level 6	4:30 A.M. to 5:45 P.M.	No wait time
South Security Checkpoint	Level 5	Open 24/7	2 minutes
West Security Checkpoint	Level 6	4:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.	1 minute

Contact DEN Airport for a Smooth Security Experience

Any queries regarding the DIA security wait times can be solved by reaching out to the agents. For this, the following contact details or social media platforms can be used: 

DEN Website:	https://www.flydenver.com/
TSA Helpline:	(855) 787-2227
Twitter:	https://twitter.com/DENAirport/status/1674509914709045248

Wait time at Denver International Airport is usually short as the airport completes all the proceedings systematically. In case passengers wish to further expedite this duration, they can go for TSA PreCheck or CLEAR programs as well.

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