DENVER (KDVR) — If you arrive at Denver International Airport a few hours before a morning flight, you might have to wait. DIA is changing security checkpoint hours.
On Wednesday, FOX31 confirmed that the Transportation Security Administration will no longer operate checkpoints and bag scans between 1 a.m. and 2:45 a.m.
Usually, South Security is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Meanwhile, the other two security checkpoints close in the early evening.
However, DIA is announcing a change soon.
TSA told FOX31 that the changing times are to utilize resources and increase staffing during high-traffic times.
The change in security checkpoint times will only affect people getting to the airport several hours before their flights. Currently, DIA doesn’t list any flights leaving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Security checkpoint times
These are the current security checkpoint times at the airport, each varying in opening and closing hours, but they are soon subject to change:
- Bridge security: 4:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
- South security: Open 24/7
- West security: 4 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
This comes after the airport opened the West checkpoint earlier this year. The West checkpoint was created to replace the North checkpoint. This new security checkpoint is supposed to decrease wait times and get passengers through at a quicker rate, according to DIA officials.
During the opening, DIA officials announced plans going forward, which include opening an East security checkpoint that mirrors the West and eventually closing the South security checkpoint.
DIA plans to release more information on the changes soon, this post will be updated when more information becomes available.
Maddie Rhodes
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