AUS delays today: Austin-Bergstrom International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for AUS typically shows an average delay of 69 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is very quiet — expect minimal lines at this hour. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 12 PM (20-26 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated July 2026.AUS Austin Delays & Airport Status
Austin-Bergstrom International
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Full breakdown →79% on timeAvg delay 69 min
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Full details →~7 minBest: 4 AM (about 5 min)
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 79% 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 16 minutes.
Generally mild weather year-round.
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 AUS
On-time departure rate from DOT data
United Airlines83%
SkyWest Airlines81%
Republic Airways81%
Delta Air Lines80%
Alaska Airlines79%
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