How busy is Albuquerque International Sunport right now?

The TSA wait at ABQ is about about 6 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ABQ is right now.

What is the average departure delay at Albuquerque International Sunport?

When departures at ABQ (Albuquerque International Sunport) are delayed, the average delay is about 63 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time. About 1.2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Albuquerque International Sunport?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At ABQ, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 63 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Albuquerque International Sunport?

ABQ 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 Albuquerque International Sunport?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including ABQ. 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 ABQ?

The TSA wait at ABQ is about about 6 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 12 PM (25-31 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Albuquerque International Sunport — Albuquerque

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. When departures are delayed, the average wait is around 63 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 15 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 6 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 12 PM (25-31 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 81% 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 15 minutes.

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

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Delta Air Lines88% on time

SkyWest Airlines86% on time

United Airlines83% on time

Spirit Airlines82% on time

Southwest Airlines82% on time

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