How busy is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for BHM?

The FAA airport status for BHM (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. BHM has an on-time departure rate of 81%, with an average delay of 69 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is BHM busy right now?

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

Is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at BHM. On a typical day, 81% of departures from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 69 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current BHM delays. Historically, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 69 minutes. About 1.6% 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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International?

When departures at BHM (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International) are delayed, the average delay is about 69 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time. About 1.6% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At BHM, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 69 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International?

BHM 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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International?

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

BHM Birmingham Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at BHM?

The TSA wait at BHM is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International

BHM delays today: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for BHM 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 1.6% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 17 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 (24-30 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated May 2026.