ABE delays today: Lehigh Valley International has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for ABE typically shows an average delay of 89 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 8 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.ABE is having a rough day. Avg delay is 89 min when late.
Check your airline app before leaving. Only 80% on time. avg delay 89 min. TSA: about about 8 min.
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Lehigh Valley International
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Full breakdown →80% on timeAvg delay 89 min
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Full details →~8 minBest: 4 AM (about 5 min)
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 80% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at ABE
On-time departure rate from DOT data
Endeavor Air85%
Allegiant Air81%
PSA Airlines80%
SkyWest Airlines71%
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