How busy is Asheville Regional right now?

The TSA wait at AVL is about 18-24 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy AVL is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for AVL?

The FAA airport status for AVL (Asheville Regional) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. AVL has an on-time departure rate of 77%, with an average delay of 84 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is AVL busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Asheville Regional (AVL). TSA wait is currently about 18-24 minutes. Overall, 77% of flights depart on time from AVL. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Asheville Regional operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at AVL. On a typical day, 77% of departures from Asheville Regional are on time. When delays occur, they average about 84 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Asheville Regional today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current AVL delays. Historically, 77% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 84 minutes. About 2.8% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Asheville Regional?

When departures at AVL (Asheville Regional) are delayed, the average delay is about 84 minutes. Overall, 77% of flights depart on time. About 2.8% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Asheville Regional?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At AVL, 77% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 84 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Asheville Regional?

AVL sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Asheville Regional?

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

AVL is having a rough day. TSA is running ~21 min.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 77% on time. avg delay 84 min. TSA: about 18-24 minutes.

Updated 10:20 AM UTC

AVL Asheville Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at AVL?

The TSA wait at AVL is about 18-24 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (23-29 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Asheville Regional

AVL delays today: Asheville Regional has an on-time departure rate of about 77%. The FAA airport status for AVL typically shows an average delay of 84 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.8% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 18-24 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (23-29 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.