Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT)
Security wait right now, how busy MQT 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 MQT airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport is short: about 5–10 min (updated 3:47 AM EST). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 8 AM (10–25 min) and be lightest around 3 AM (5–10 min).
Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport is a smaller regional airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsDisrupted
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowRain Showers, 54°F
- LocationGwinn, MI
- Passengers / year50,938
- U.S. rank#269 of 501
- CodesMQT · KSAW
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 4 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 5 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 6 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 7 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 8 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 9 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 10 AM | 5–20 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 |
MQT airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at MQT right now (checked 3:47 AM EST).
Weather at MQT: Rain Showers, 54°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 →
MQT TSA wait times today, hour by hour
Estimated standard-lane wait for each hour of a typical Monday at Marquette Sawyer Regional 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 | 5–15 min | Short |
| 6 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 7 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 8 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 9 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 10 AM | 5–20 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 | 5–20 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 | 5–15 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
Best time to go through TSA at MQT
The quickest time to get through security at MQT on a typical Tuesday 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 MQT security and Saturday the quietest.
TSA PreCheck at MQT
TSA PreCheck lanes at Marquette Sawyer Regional 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. Check the official MQT website for which checkpoints have PreCheck and CLEAR lanes.
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 · today | 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 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Sun | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
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How early to get to MQT
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Gwinn 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 MQT: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport is in Gwinn, MI. 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 MQT website.
Airports near Gwinn
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MQT airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at MQT right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport is 5–10 min (updated 3:47 AM EST). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at MQT today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at MQT as of 3:47 AM EST. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is MQT airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at MQT as of 3:47 AM EST. For weather or security emergencies, check the official MQT website.
How busy is MQT airport today?
Today (Tuesday) MQT 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 MQT?
Security checkpoints at Marquette Sawyer Regional 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 MQT website.
Where do I drop off passengers at MQT?
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 MQT website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at MQT?
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 MQT?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the MQT security line alone can reach 25 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live MQT 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.