Where TSA Delays Aren't A Problem: See Airports Where Security Lines Are Shortest

These 20 airports participate in the Screening Partnership Program (SPP), which allows them to employ private security contractors operating under TSA regulations. Because private contractors are not subject to federal staffing shortages or shutdown constraints, these airports are reporting shorter, more efficient security lines than their TSA-staffed counterparts. Major hubs like San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are among the airports benefiting from the program. Smaller regional airports in Florida, Montana, New Mexico, and New Jersey are also included, offering smoother travel experiences during the shutdown. Private security at SPP airports must adhere to the same federal regulations as TSA officers, meaning security screening procedures and prohibited items remain identical. However, travelers at these airports often experience fewer delays because private contractors are not affected by federal hiring freezes or unpaid work conditions. The following airports currently report normal security wait times: California * San Francisco International Airport (SFO) * Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS) Florida * Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) * Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) * Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Missouri * Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Montana * Dawson Community Airport (GDV) * Yellowstone Airport (WYS) (Seasonal) * Wokal Field/Glasgow International Airport (GGW) * Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) * Great Falls International Airport (GTF) * Havre City-County Airport (HVR) * Glacier Park International Airport (FCA/GPI) * L.M. Clayton Airport (OLF) New Hampshire * Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) New Jersey * Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) New Mexico * Roswell International Air Center (ROW) New York * Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) South Dakota * Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) Mississippi * Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) While these airports provide a smoother travel experience during the shutdown, most of the major US hubs remain overwhelmed by long lines and delays as TSA staffing shortages persist. Check back with Daily Voice for updates. Click here to follow Daily Voice Northern Highlands and receive free news updates.