How busy is Atlantic City International right now?

The TSA wait at ACY is about about 5 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ACY is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for ACY?

The FAA airport status for ACY (Atlantic City International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. ACY has an on-time departure rate of 81%, with an average delay of 72 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is ACY busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Atlantic City International (ACY). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time from ACY. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Atlantic City International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at ACY. On a typical day, 81% of departures from Atlantic City International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 72 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is air traffic and busy airspace.

Are there delays at Atlantic City International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current ACY delays. Historically, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 72 minutes. About 2.3% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is air traffic and busy airspace.

What is the average departure delay at Atlantic City International?

When departures at ACY (Atlantic City International) are delayed, the average delay is about 72 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time. About 2.3% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Atlantic City International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is air traffic and busy airspace. At ACY, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 72 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Atlantic City International?

ACY 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 Atlantic City International?

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

The TSA wait at ACY is about about 5 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.

Atlantic City International — Atlantic City

ACY delays today: Atlantic City International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for ACY typically shows an average delay of 72 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is air traffic and busy airspace. Roughly 2.3% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 13 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 5 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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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 6 AM (27–33 minutes)

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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 air traffic and busy airspace.

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 13 minutes.

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

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