TravelShifu has not visited this lounge in person. Educational guide only — verify access rules, hours and amenities on the operator site before travel. Framework checked August 2026.
Every US Amex Centurion Lounge we assessed — when each is worth arriving early for, when to skip it, and who can get in. Status checked 25 September 2026.
Key takeaways
- A Centurion Lounge is worth arriving early for when you already hold eligible access, such as The Platinum Card from American Express, and have a long wait…
- 15 of the US airports we covered have a Centurion Lounge open, according to American Express’s own lounge pages checked on 25 September 2026.
- Some airports we previously covered do not have a Centurion Lounge open, according to American Express’s own lounge pages checked on 25 September 2026.
- Access comes mainly from The Platinum Card from American Express and the Centurion card, with some business and co-brand products also eligible; guest rules differ…
Are Amex Centurion Lounges worth it?
Link to this answerA Centurion Lounge is worth arriving early for when you already hold eligible access, such as The Platinum Card from American Express, and have a long wait at an airport that has one. It is not worth buying a card just for occasional visits. The table covers every US location we assessed.
Access rules, guest allowances and hours are set by American Express and change — confirm them on the Amex lounge page for your airport the week you fly.
TravelShifu has not visited these lounges in person; the table uses operator-published information.
Which airports have a Centurion Lounge, and when is each worth it?
Link to this answer15 of the US airports we covered have a Centurion Lounge open, according to American Express’s own lounge pages checked on 25 September 2026. Each row gives the location, when a visit is worth arriving early for, and when to skip it.
| Airport | Where it is | Worth it when | Skip it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Concourse E, near Gate E11 (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long ATL international or hub connection and will use showers or sit-down dining. | Skip when your flight departs another ATL concourse and the Plane Train transfer erases the benefit. |
| CLT | Main Terminal, between Concourses D and E (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long CLT international or hub connection and will use showers or sit-down dining. | Skip when your flight departs another CLT concourse and transfer time erases the benefit. |
| DCA | Terminal 2, Level 2, after the South Security Checkpoint (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long DCA departure and will use showers or sit-down dining before a transcontinental leg. | Skip when your flight departs another DCA concourse and the transfer erases the benefit. |
| DEN | Concourse C, between Gates C46 and C48 (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long DEN departure and will use showers or dining. | Skip when your gate is far from the Centurion location and connection time is tight. |
| DFW | Terminal D, across from Gate D12 (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long DFW connection in Terminal D and will use showers or sit-down dining. | Skip when your flight departs another DFW terminal and transfer time erases the benefit. |
| IAH | Terminal D, near Gate D12 (mezzanine) (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long IAH connection in Terminal D and will use showers or dining. | Skip when your flight departs another IAH terminal and transfer time erases the benefit. |
| JFK | Terminal 4, Level 4 (Amex page) | Worth arriving early for if you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long JFK connection in Terminal 4 and will use showers or sit-down dining — not every Amex card includes guest allowances. | Skip expecting access from economy-only travel without a qualifying card; skip when your flight departs another JFK terminal and terminal transfer time erases the benefit. |
| LAS | Concourse D, across from Gate D1 (plus a Sidecar) (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long LAS departure and will use showers or dining before a red-eye or international leg. | Skip when your gate is far from the Centurion location and connection time is under 60 minutes. |
| LAX | Tom Bradley International Terminal, Level 2 (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long LAX connection and will use showers or sit-down dining. | Skip expecting access from economy-only travel without a qualifying card; skip when terminal transfer time erases the benefit. |
| MIA | North Terminal, Concourse D, near Gate D12 (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long MIA departure and will use showers or dining. | Skip when your gate is far from the Centurion location and connection time is tight. |
| PHL | Terminal A West, near Gate A14 (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long PHL departure in Terminal A and will use showers or dining. | Skip when your flight departs another PHL terminal and transfer time erases the benefit. |
| PHX | Terminal 4, Level 3, across from Gate B22 (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long PHX hub connection and will use showers or sit-down dining. | Skip when your flight departs another PHX terminal and the transfer erases the benefit. |
| SEA | Central Terminal, mezzanine above the food court (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long SEA departure and will use showers or dining. | Skip when your gate is far from the Centurion location and connection time is tight. |
| SFO | Terminal 2, Concourse D (temporary; Terminal 3 lounge expected to reopen 2027) (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long SFO departure in Terminal 3 and will use showers or dining. | Skip when your flight departs another SFO terminal and transfer time erases the benefit. |
| SLC | Concourse B, next to Gate B31 (Amex page) | Worth arriving early when you hold confirmed Centurion access on a long SLC connection and will use showers or sit-down dining. | Skip when your connection is under 75 minutes regardless of lounge eligibility — gate time beats buffet at SLC. |
Which airports do not have a Centurion Lounge open?
Link to this answerSome airports we previously covered do not have a Centurion Lounge open, according to American Express’s own lounge pages checked on 25 September 2026. Do not plan a connection around a lounge at these airports.
- AUS: no Centurion Lounge listed by Amex (Amex AUS lounges)
- BNA: no Centurion Lounge listed by Amex (Amex BNA lounges)
- BOS: announced by Amex for Terminal C, expected 2029 (Amex BOS lounges)
- HNL: no Centurion Lounge listed by Amex (Amex HNL lounges)
- IAD: no Centurion Lounge listed by Amex (Amex IAD lounges)
- MCO: no Centurion Lounge listed by Amex (Amex MCO lounges)
- MSP: no Centurion Lounge listed by Amex (Amex MSP lounges)
- ORD: no Centurion Lounge listed by Amex (Amex ORD lounges)
- PDX: no Centurion Lounge listed by Amex (Amex PDX lounges)
- RDU: no Centurion Lounge listed by Amex (Amex RDU lounges)
- SAN: no Centurion Lounge listed by Amex (Amex SAN lounges)
Who can get into a Centurion Lounge?
Link to this answerAccess comes mainly from The Platinum Card from American Express and the Centurion card, with some business and co-brand products also eligible; guest rules differ by card. You usually need a same-day boarding pass. Check the current rules on americanexpress.com before relying on access.
Airport lounge access guide compares Centurion with Priority Pass and airline lounges.
Evidence note
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