OAK Terminal 2 TSA Wait Times
Live security wait times for Terminal 2 at Oakland International Airport · Gates 20–32
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Airline terminal assignments can change — confirm your terminal on your boarding pass or airline app before heading to security.
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FAQ: Terminal 2 at OAK
Which airlines use Terminal 2 at OAK?
Terminal 2 is used exclusively by Southwest Airlines, which accounts for most of Oakland's passenger traffic. All other airlines operate from the adjacent Terminal 1.
Does OAK Terminal 2 have TSA PreCheck?
Yes, TSA PreCheck lanes are available at the Terminal 2 checkpoint. Because Southwest dominates OAK, expect the longest lines during its 5-8am and 4-7pm flight banks — check the live waits above before you leave.
What if the Terminal 2 security line is long?
Terminals 1 and 2 connect inside security, so if Terminal 1's checkpoint shows a shorter wait you can clear there and walk to your Southwest gate. The walk between terminals takes only a few minutes.