Terminal C reopening at PHL Airport on Thursday, officials say

Terminal C will reopen at PHL Airport on Thursday after it was closed due to TSA staffing shortages caused by the partial government shutdown, the airport announced.

However, Terminal A-West and Terminal F will remain closed.

⚠️ Security Checkpoint Update: Terminal C Reopens Thursday, April 2.

TSA checkpoint in Terminal C reopens tomorrow with regular operating hours. We appreciate your patience as we worked with TSA to keep security running smoothly. A big thank you to our staff for supporting… pic.twitter.com/Dx6sFVts4Q

— PHLAirport (@PHLAirport) April 1, 2026

TSA had been working without pay for over a month due to the government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security, but they began receiving pay again on Monday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order.

The shutdown remains in place and it is unclear when Congress will pass a funding bill, which is being stalled due to disagreements over immigration enforcement tactics.