How busy is Bradley International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for BDL?

The FAA airport status for BDL (Bradley International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. BDL has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 71 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is BDL busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Bradley International (BDL). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from BDL. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Bradley International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at BDL. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Bradley International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 71 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Bradley International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current BDL delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 71 minutes. About 1.8% 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 Bradley International?

When departures at BDL (Bradley International) are delayed, the average delay is about 71 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 1.8% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Bradley International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At BDL, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 71 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Bradley International?

BDL 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 Bradley International?

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

The TSA wait at BDL is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (26-32 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Bradley International — Hartford

BDL delays today: Bradley International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for BDL typically shows an average delay of 71 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.8% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 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 (26-32 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 6 AM (26–32 minutes)

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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.

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 Lines84%

Spirit Airlines83%

Republic Airways82%

Endeavor Air82%

United Airlines82%

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