TYR Airport Immigration & Customs Wait Times
Typical U.S. customs and passport-control wait times at Tyler Pounds Regional.
When Is Customs Busiest at TYR?
Wait-time data: U.S. Customs & Border Protection — Airport Wait Times. Historical averages over the last ~90 days, refreshed daily — not a live feed. Not affiliated with CBP.
TYR Immigration at a Glance
💡 Tips for Clearing Customs Faster at TYR
- ✓ Apply for Global Entry — it lets you skip the line and clear passport control in minutes.
- ✓ Have your passport and any customs declaration filled out and ready before you reach the booth.
- ✓ Where available, the free Mobile Passport Control app can put you in a faster lane.
- ✓ Connecting to a domestic flight? Budget extra time — you must clear customs and re-check your bags before your next leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does customs and immigration take at TYR?
On average, passport control at Tyler Pounds Regional takes about 20 minutes, based on U.S. Customs and Border Protection data over the last 90 days. Waits are longest during mid-morning arrival banks and shortest late evening. Actual times vary with the number of international arrivals and booths open.
When is the best time to clear immigration at TYR?
The quietest passport-control times at TYR are typically late evening. The busiest window is during mid-morning arrival banks, so if you can choose your arrival, avoid that hour. See the hour-by-hour chart above for the full weekly pattern.
Is Global Entry worth it at TYR?
About a growing share of arriving travelers at TYR already use Global Entry, which lets you skip the regular passport-control line and typically clear in a few minutes. If you fly internationally even a couple times a year, it usually pays for itself in time saved.
Are these TYR immigration wait times live?
No. These are historical averages from CBP's Airport Wait Times program, which publishes with about a two-day lag. This page is refreshed daily so the typical patterns and the most recent available day stay current, but the figures are not a real-time feed.
Wait-time data source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Airport Wait Times. Figures are historical averages, not live, and are for informational purposes only. Not affiliated with CBP.