Airport Security Guide

Myrtle Beach (MYR) Security Tips

MYR has 1 security checkpoint with TSA PreCheck lanes. Security is busiest Friday and Sunday afternoons/evenings (leisure changeover days) during summer (June-August) and spring break season (March-May), when MYR's tourist traffic peaks. Use the Leave-By Time calculator to fold the modeled MYR wait forecast, your drive, and gate-walk into one exact departure time.

How many security checkpoints does MYR have?

MYR has 1 security checkpoint across 1 terminal (Main). TSA PreCheck dedicated lanes are available, giving members a faster, bin-free screening experience. PreCheck is open at the main checkpoints during regular screening hours, though an individual lane can close off-peak.

When is MYR security busiest?

MYR security lines are typically longest during Friday and Sunday afternoons/evenings (leisure changeover days) during summer (June-August) and spring break season (March-May), when MYR's tourist traffic peaks. Outside those windows, wait times drop substantially — check the MYR wait forecast for the current picture before you head out. General guidance:

• Domestic flights: arrive at least 2 hours before departure; 2.5 hours during peak periods.
• International flights: arrive at least 3 hours before departure to cover check-in, security, and any customs pre-clearance.

Not sure when to leave? The Leave-By Time calculator uses the modeled MYR wait forecast, real-time traffic, and your gate-walk distance to give you an exact departure time. Also see how early to arrive at the airport for a full breakdown by flight type.

Which MYR security checkpoint is fastest?

MYR operates a single main checkpoint, so all passengers enter the same security lane. TSA PreCheck is the primary tool for faster throughput here — members keep shoes, belts, and laptops packed.

CLEAR is not currently available at MYR. TSA PreCheck at MYR remains the best single upgrade for reducing your security wait.

What are the top MYR airport security tips?

These tips are specific to Myrtle Beach (MYR) and verified against current airport configuration:

• MYR has just one security checkpoint serving the entire terminal ahead of both Concourse A and B — there's no choice of checkpoint, but also no risk of picking the slower line.
• TSA PreCheck lanes are open at the single checkpoint; CLEAR is not currently available at MYR, so PreCheck is the fastest way to cut wait times here.
• MYR is a leisure/vacation airport — Friday and Sunday departures during summer (Jun-Aug) and spring break (Mar-May) see the longest lines; arrive the full 2 hours early on those days.
• The December 2025 Concourse A expansion added six new gates (18 total, up from 12) but did not add a second checkpoint — budget the same arrival time even with the airport's growth.
• There are no airline or Priority Pass lounges of any kind at MYR, so plan on gate-side dining and seating during your wait instead.

Does MYR have TSA PreCheck?

Yes — MYR has TSA PreCheck lanes at its security checkpoints. PreCheck members keep shoes, belts, light jackets, laptops, and 3-1-1 liquids packed, and pass through a dedicated screening lane. Membership costs $85–$100 for five years and includes a Known Traveler Number (KTN) you add to every booking.

See live PreCheck wait times and current lane status on the MYR TSA PreCheck page. That page also covers which terminals have a PreCheck lane, enrollment locations, and how PreCheck compares to CLEAR and Global Entry at MYR.

MYR does not host a Global Entry enrollment center or Enrollment on Arrival, so the interview has to be completed at another location — but membership still pays off here, since Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck for the MYR PreCheck lanes. Details on Global Entry at MYR.

MYR security at a glance

See also: Live MYR TSA wait times · TSA PreCheck at MYR · How early to arrive at the airport