Shreveport airport guide

Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV)

Security wait right now, how busy SHV is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.

Estimated TSA wait nowShort
5–10 min
Standard lane · SHV ·
Quietest today
12 PM–2 PM
5–15 min
Busiest today
7 AM–9 AM
10–30 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

Right now

How busy is SHV airport right now?

Right now the standard security line at Shreveport Regional Airport is short: about 5–10 min (updated 1:32 AM CDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 8 AM (10–30 min) and be lightest around 1 AM (5–10 min).

Shreveport Regional Airport is a smaller regional airport. Current conditions:

  • Airport operationsMinor
  • DelaysNo FAA delay programs
  • Weather nowMostly Cloudy, 65°F
  • LocationShreveport, LA
  • Passengers / year267,646
  • U.S. rank#169 of 501
  • CodesSHV · KSHV

SHV TSA wait times: hourly forecast & PreCheck →

Security wait, next 12 hours

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HourEstimated waitLine
1 AM5–10 minShort
2 AM5–10 minShort
3 AM5–10 minShort
4 AM5–10 minShort
5 AM5–15 minShort
6 AM5–20 minShort
7 AM10–25 minShort
8 AM10–30 minShort
9 AM10–25 minShort
10 AM5–20 minShort
11 AM5–20 minShort
12 PM5–15 minShort
FAA status

SHV airport delays today

No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at SHV right now (checked 1:32 AM CDT).

Weather at SHV: Mostly Cloudy, 65°F, slightly reduced visibility or lower clouds (MVFR).

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 →

Calculator

How early to get to SHV

Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Shreveport and when to leave home, based on today's security estimate.

How early to arrive at SHV
TripArrive before departure
Domestic, carry-on only1 h 30 min – 2 h
Domestic, checked bag2 h
International3 h
Flying 7 AM–9 AMadd 15–30 min
Arrive at SHV by —Enter your flight time to calculate.

Uses today's estimated security wait at the hour you will be in line, the walk to your gate, bag-drop time and boarding (30 min domestic, 45 min international). Airlines still recommend 2 h / 3 h.

Getting there

Getting to SHV: drop-off, pick-up and parking

Shreveport Regional Airport is in Shreveport, LA. 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.

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SHV airport FAQ

How long is the TSA line at SHV right now?

The current estimate for the standard security lane at Shreveport Regional Airport is 5–10 min (updated 1:32 AM CDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.

Are there delays at SHV today?

The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at SHV as of 1:32 AM CDT. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.

Is SHV airport open right now?

The FAA reports no closure at SHV as of 1:32 AM CDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official SHV website.

How busy is SHV airport today?

Today (Sunday) SHV security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (10–30 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min).

What time does TSA open at SHV?

Security checkpoints at Shreveport 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 SHV website.

Where do I drop off passengers at SHV?

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 SHV website.

Is TSA PreCheck open at SHV?

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 SHV?

Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the SHV security line alone can reach 30 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.

Are these live SHV 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 SHV security forecast?

The SHV TSA wait times page has today's hourly chart, the weekly heatmap and PreCheck details.