2 more security checkpoints to be temporarily closed at Philadelphia International Airport
The ongoing partial government shutdown is leading to more checkpoint closures at PHL.
Passengers walk from a terminal at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
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The ongoing partial government shutdown is leading to more checkpoint closures at Philadelphia International Airport.
Starting Wednesday, March 18, the TSA will temporarily close its checkpoints at Terminals A-West, and F.
This is in addition to Terminal C, which was shut down last week.
TSA Pre-Check will be available at Terminals A-East, D, and E.
⚠️ Temporary Closures: Beginning Wednesday, March 18, TSA will temporarily close the Terminal A-West, Terminal C, and Terminal F security checkpoints to help optimize operations across other checkpoints.
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The agency says it is sending employees to other terminal checkpoints to help lines move faster.
This is all to help with staffing shortages.
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For more information, visit this page at PHL.org.
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