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Is SENTRI worth it at Fort Hancock?
At Fort Hancock, SENTRI saves about ~6m per crossing over the General lane on average — and up to ~23m at the worst hour. If you cross often, that's roughly 1 h less in line every 10 crossings. Here's the hour-by-hour breakdown, from this crossing's own history.
How much each lane saves at Fort Hancock
SENTRI
6m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~23m at the worst hour (6 PM)
Ready
6m
saved per crossing, on average
up to ~23m at the worst hour (6 PM)
Every 10 crossings ≈ 1 h less in line with SENTRI.
Savings by hour
| Hour | SENTRI | Ready |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | ~6m | ~6m |
| 7 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 8 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 9 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 10 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 11 AM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 12 PM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 1 PM | ~5m | ~5m |
| 2 PM | ~6m | ~6m |
| 3 PM | ~6m | ~6m |
| 4 PM | ~7m | ~7m |
| 5 PM | ~6m | ~6m |
| 6 PM | ~23m | ~23m |
Trusted-lane vs. General average, from this crossing's official CBP hourly statistics (last 17 days). Closed hours don't count.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does SENTRI save at Fort Hancock?
- About ~6m per crossing over the General lane on average, and up to ~23m at the worst hour, based on this crossing's own CBP wait history.
- Is SENTRI worth it for me?
- If you cross Fort Hancock often, yes — every 10 crossings is roughly 1 h less in line. If you cross only occasionally the payoff is smaller; check the live times before you leave.
- How do I get SENTRI?
- SENTRI is issued by CBP through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). It needs an interview appointment and an enrollment fee.