Clinton National Airport expects more than 52,000 Thanksgiving travelers
by November 19, 2025 7:27 pm 128 views
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Clinton National Airport in Little Rock expects a nearly 4% increase in departing passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period, according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
An estimated 52,561 passengers are expected to be screened between Friday, Nov. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 2, compared with 50,681 during the same period last year.
Sunday, Nov. 30, looks to be the airport’s busiest day, with 5,376 departing travelers.
Airport officials said they did not expect any staffing issues since the federal government shutdown has been resolved.
They are also urging passengers to arrive at least two hours before their scheduled departure, especially for early-morning flights between 5 and 7 a.m. and when assistance is needed at the airline ticket counter.
Travelers without a REAL ID-compliant form of identification should allow additional time for identity verification at the TSA checkpoint.
Travelers with questions about what is permitted or prohibited can visit www.tsa.gov.