Huslia Airport (HSL)
Security wait right now, how busy HSL is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.
- Quietest today
- 12 PM–2 PM 5–15 min
- Busiest today
- 7 AM–9 AM 10–25 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 HSL airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Huslia Airport is short: about 5–10 min (updated 10:32 PM AKDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 8 AM (10–30 min) and be lightest around 10 PM (5–10 min).
Huslia Airport is a smaller regional airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsSome disruption
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowLight Snow Likely, 33°F
- LocationHuslia, AK
- Passengers / year2,897
- U.S. rank#487 of 501
- CodesHSL · PAHL
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 10 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 12 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 1 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 2 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 3 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 4 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 5 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 6 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 7 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 8 AM | 10–30 min | Short |
| 9 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
HSL airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at HSL right now (checked 10:32 PM AKDT).
Weather at HSL: Light Snow Likely, 33°F, low clouds or poor visibility (IFR), which can slow 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 →
HSL TSA wait times today, hour by hour
Estimated standard-lane wait for each hour of a typical Sunday at Huslia Airport. Smaller airports often run a single checkpoint, so one departure bank can create a short, sharp queue.
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 5 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 6 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 7 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 8 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 9 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 10 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 11 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 12 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 1 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 2 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 3 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 4 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 5 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 6 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 7 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 8 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
Best time to go through TSA at HSL
The quickest time to get through security at HSL on a typical Saturday is 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min). Lines are longest 7 AM–9 AM (10–25 min), when the first departure bank and business travelers hit the checkpoints. Across the week, Friday is usually the busiest day at HSL security and Saturday the quietest.
TSA PreCheck at HSL
TSA PreCheck lanes at Huslia Airport are usually much shorter than the standard line: TSA reports that the large majority of PreCheck travelers wait under 10 minutes, and you keep shoes, belts, light jackets and laptops in place. Lanes can open later and close earlier than the main checkpoint, so if you fly very early or late, plan for the standard wait above.
CLEAR and Global Entry
CLEAR speeds up the ID check and walks you to the front of the screening line where it operates; you still go through screening. Global Entry includes PreCheck for eligible members and speeds up re-entry from international trips.
| Day | 5a | 7a | 9a | 11a | 1p | 3p | 5p | 7p | 9p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Tue | 9 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Wed | 9 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Thu | 10 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Fri | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
| Sat · today | 9 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Sun | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
≤20 short21–30 moderate31+ long · each column covers two hours
How early to get to HSL
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Huslia 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 HSL: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Huslia Airport is in Huslia, AK. 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.
Airports near Huslia
Security wait right now at the closest alternatives to HSL.
HSL airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at HSL right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Huslia Airport is 5–10 min (updated 10:32 PM AKDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at HSL today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at HSL as of 10:32 PM AKDT. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is HSL airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at HSL as of 10:32 PM AKDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official HSL website.
How busy is HSL airport today?
Today (Saturday) HSL security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (10–25 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min).
What time does TSA open at HSL?
Security checkpoints at Huslia Airport 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 HSL website.
Where do I drop off passengers at HSL?
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 HSL website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at HSL?
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 HSL?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the HSL security line alone can reach 25 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live HSL 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.