How busy is Lehigh Valley International right now?

The TSA wait at ABE is about about 7 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ABE is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for ABE?

The FAA airport status for ABE (Lehigh Valley International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. ABE has an on-time departure rate of 83%, with an average delay of 84 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is ABE busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Lehigh Valley International (ABE). TSA wait is currently about about 7 min. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time from ABE. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Lehigh Valley International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at ABE. On a typical day, 83% of departures from Lehigh Valley International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 84 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Lehigh Valley International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current ABE delays. Historically, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 84 minutes. About 1.4% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

What is the average departure delay at Lehigh Valley International?

When departures at ABE (Lehigh Valley International) are delayed, the average delay is about 84 minutes. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time. About 1.4% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Lehigh Valley International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At ABE, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 84 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Lehigh Valley International?

ABE is fairly reliable, so a 60-minute domestic connection is usually fine. For international flights, allow at least 90 minutes.

What's the best time to fly from Lehigh Valley International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including ABE. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at ABE?

The TSA wait at ABE is about about 7 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Lehigh Valley International — Allentown

ABE delays today: Lehigh Valley International has an on-time departure rate of about 83%. The FAA airport status for ABE typically shows an average delay of 84 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.4% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 7 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 83% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes.

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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Allegiant Air82%

SkyWest Airlines81%

PSA Airlines80%

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