Boise Security Wait Times | BOI checkpoint delays

TSA Security Wait Time Information

The Boise Airport (BOI) is a small, modern and efficient airport with excellent facilities and services, including a well-designed security checkpoint. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint is located in the main terminal building, just past the ticket counters. The checkpoint opens one hour before the first scheduled departure and typically closes after the final departure. However, hours are subject to change based on staffing and unprecedented flight delays. Therefore, it is advisable to check the BOI website for the most up-to-date information on checkpoint hours.

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Helpful Tips & Resources

iFly.com can help you get to, through, and between airports around the world. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to BOI:

Once you get through security, pull up the interactive terminal map to navigate to your gate, and see all the restaurant and shopping options along the way.
Remember that a great low-cost alternative to parking within the airport facility is to use on off-airport parking lot. They offer lower costs, a bit further away from the terminals. Reserve here.
If you have some time before your flight's departure, be sure to grab a bite, peruse the shops, or jump on the free wifi and get caught up on those emails.
Lose something while in the terminal area? Find the contact info you need for lost & found here.
If your flight is arriving to the airport from another city and need a quick way to get to your destination, give a call to one of these taxi or limo service providers.

Flight Delays

Before you head to the airport, be sure to check Arrival Delays, Departure Delays, or use iFly's Flight Tracker.

Security Checkpoint - Location and Hours

Main Terminal Building

Hours: Daily, 1 hour before first departure

CLEAR Hours: Daily, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM

CLEAR Lanes

CLEAR Airport Membership is another option for passengers traveling through BOI. This program allows passengers to use dedicated lanes to verify their identity using biometrics, replacing the need to take out their driver's license. After verification, a CLEAR Ambassador escorts members directly to TSA physical security screening. Passengers can enroll in CLEAR at the security checkpoint directly before a flight. CLEAR members also have access to expedited screening at other participating airports, making it an excellent option for frequent travelers.

TSA PreCheck

The TSA Pre✓™ program is available at BOI for low-risk passengers, offering expedited security screening without removing shoes, 3-1-1 compliant liquids, laptops, light outerwear and jackets, and belts. This program is designed to provide travelers with a faster and more efficient screening process, allowing them to save time and enjoy a better airport experience. Passengers who qualify for the program can receive expedited screening either as a member of the program or another specific trusted traveler group. To apply for TSA Pre✓™, passengers can visit the Staples Store at 6299 Eagle Road, Boise, ID 83713.

About Boise Airport Wait Times

Security wait times at Boise Airport (BOI) are approximate and may vary due to various factors such as severe weather, TSA staffing, or airport construction. BOI TSA wait time estimates are generated using flight volume data and TSA staffing models. Advanced data science is employed to project wait times for BOI Airport, which are typically accurate within five minutes, validated by major US airlines. The TSA encourages all travelers to arrive well in advance of scheduled flight departures, and provides security checkpoint wait time information as a guide to assist with travel planning.

It is important to check with your airline for ticket counter wait times and any possible changes to flight schedules, as these factors may influence your decision regarding how early to arrive at BOI. Additionally, each airline has a recommended and even stricter required arrival time at the check-in counter, the flight's departure gate, and even on-board and in your assigned seat. The advance arrival time required may vary depending on the airline used. Most airlines' conditions of carriage state that with many of their tickets, failure to arrive at the check-in counter, the flight's departure gate, and your assigned seat within the prescribed amount of time before the flight's scheduled departure time may result in being denied boarding and forfeiting any refund or other compensation for the unused ticket, even if you have advance seat assignments and boarding passes.

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Boise Airport wait times Q&A

The checkpoint at BOI opens one hour before the first scheduled departure and typically closes after the final departure. However, hours are subject to change based on staffing and unprecedented flight delays. It is advisable to check the BOI website for the most up-to-date information on checkpoint hours.

There are two options for expedited security screening at BOI. The TSA Pre✓™ program is available for low-risk passengers, offering expedited screening without removing shoes, 3-1-1 compliant liquids, laptops, light outerwear and jackets, and belts. CLEAR Airport Membership is another option for passengers, allowing them to use dedicated lanes to verify their identity using biometrics, replacing the need to take out their driver's license. Passengers can enroll in CLEAR at the security checkpoint directly before a flight.

The CLEAR lanes at BOI are open daily from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

TSA wait time estimates for BOI are typically accurate within five to ten minutes. However, wait times may vary due to various factors such as severe weather, TSA staffing, or airport construction. Always be conservative and arrive at the airport with enough time to account for unexpected events.

The TSA encourages all travelers to arrive well in advance of scheduled flight departures, and provides security checkpoint wait time information as a guide to assist with travel planning. However, it is important to check with your airline for ticket counter wait times and any possible changes to flight schedules, as these factors may influence your decision regarding how early to arrive at BOI. Additionally, each airline has a recommended and even stricter required arrival time at the check-in counter, the flight's departure gate, and even on-board and in your assigned seat. The advance arrival time required may vary depending on the airline used.

Most airlines' conditions of carriage state that with many of their tickets, failure to arrive at the check-in counter, the flight's departure gate, and your assigned seat within the prescribed amount of time before the flight's scheduled departure time may result in being denied boarding and forfeiting any refund or other compensation for the unused ticket, even if you have advance seat assignments and boarding passes.

TSA Security Wait Times