Knowing land border wait times at the various ports of entry into the United States from both Canada and Mexico can aid the traveler in making an informed decision on when and where to cross the border. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Border Wait Times (BWT) app provides estimated wait times and open lane status 24/7 at ports of entry that process commercial vehicles passenger vehicles and pedestrians. The BWT app breaks down wait times at each crossing by lane type (Standard Sentri FAST Ready Lane Nexus etc.) The BWT app is a free service provided by the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Border Protection.