Overview
- The DHS funding shutdown, now nearing seven weeks, continues to pressure TSA staffing and checkpoint operations nationwide.
- At Philadelphia International Airport, TSA has closed the A‑West, C and F checkpoints while keeping all terminals accessible through other checkpoints.
- The airport says passengers can still reach gates in those terminal areas after clearing security at an open checkpoint.
- PHL’s live checkpoint page showed short to moderate waits in the latest morning snapshot, including 3 minutes at A‑East, about 5–6 minutes at B, and 8–11 minutes at D/E.
- TSA PreCheck is available at A‑East and D/E, enrollment and renewal run through the TSA website, and using it can help during the upcoming holiday and spring-break rush.