Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI)
Security wait right now, how busy BOI is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.
- Quietest today
- 12 PM–2 PM 10–20 min
- Busiest today
- 7 AM–9 AM 15–35 min
- Arrive
- 2 h / 3 h domestic / international
Modeled from FAA passenger volumes, TSA's daily screening numbers, time of day and current airport conditions; refreshed every 15 minutes, not a checkpoint sensor. How we estimate
How busy is BOI airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field is short: about 5–15 min (updated 4:17 AM MST). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 8 AM (15–35 min) and be lightest around 4 AM (5–15 min).
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field is a mid-size U.S. airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsDisrupted
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowWidespread Rain Showers, 48°F
- LocationBoise, ID
- Passengers / year1,777,642
- U.S. rank#69 of 501
- CodesBOI · KBOI
Security wait, next 12 hours
Show as table
| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 5 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 6 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 7 AM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 8 AM | 15–35 min | Moderate |
| 9 AM | 10–30 min | Short |
| 10 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 11 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 12 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 1 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 2 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 3 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
BOI airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at BOI right now (checked 4:17 AM MST).
Weather at BOI: Widespread Rain Showers, 48°F, very low clouds or fog (LIFR), which often slows arrivals.
The FAA lists airport-wide programs only. A single late or cancelled flight is shown by your airline, so check its app as well. Delays at all U.S. airports →
How early to get to BOI
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Boise and when to leave home, based on today's security estimate.
| Trip | Arrive before departure |
|---|---|
| Domestic, carry-on only | 1 h 30 min – 2 h |
| Domestic, checked bag | 2 h |
| International | 3 h |
| Flying 7 AM–9 AM | add 15–30 min |
Getting to BOI: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field is in Boise, ID. For drop-off, follow the Departures signs to your airline's curb; curbside stopping is for active loading only, and pick-ups are usually directed to the arrivals curb or the cell-phone lot. At the busiest hours today (7 AM–9 AM) add time for curb and garage traffic.
Parking rates, cell-phone lot and shuttle details are on the official BOI website.
Airports near Boise
Security wait right now at the closest alternatives to BOI.
BOI airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at BOI right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field is 5–15 min (updated 4:17 AM MST). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at BOI today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at BOI as of 4:17 AM MST. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is BOI airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at BOI as of 4:17 AM MST. For weather or security emergencies, check the official BOI website.
How busy is BOI airport today?
Today (Sunday) BOI security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (15–35 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (10–20 min).
What time does TSA open at BOI?
Security checkpoints at Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field open before the first morning departures, which at most U.S. airports means around 4–5 AM (earlier at some large hubs). Hours differ by checkpoint and terminal, so for a very early flight confirm on the official BOI website.
Where do I drop off passengers at BOI?
Follow the Departures signs to the upper or departures-level curb for your airline. Curbside stopping is for active loading only; at peak hours (7 AM–9 AM) allow extra time for curb traffic. Cell-phone lots and parking rates are listed on the official BOI website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at BOI?
PreCheck lanes usually run during the main morning-to-evening operating hours but can open later and close earlier than standard lanes, and not every checkpoint has one. Outside those hours PreCheck travelers are screened in the standard lane, so plan for the standard wait.
How early should I get to BOI?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the BOI security line alone can reach 35 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live BOI TSA wait times?
They are modeled estimates refreshed every 15 minutes, not a camera or sensor count at the checkpoint. They combine FAA passenger volume, TSA's daily national screening numbers, the hour, weekday, holiday periods and current FAA and weather conditions.
Where can I see the hour-by-hour BOI security forecast?
The BOI TSA wait times page has today's hourly chart, the weekly heatmap and PreCheck details.