How busy is Nashville International right now?

The TSA wait at BNA is about 16-22 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy BNA is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for BNA?

The FAA airport status for BNA (Nashville International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. BNA has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 64 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is BNA busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Nashville International (BNA). TSA wait is currently about 16-22 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from BNA. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Nashville International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at BNA. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Nashville International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 64 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Nashville International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current BNA delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 64 minutes. About 1.7% 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 Nashville International?

When departures at BNA (Nashville International) are delayed, the average delay is about 64 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Nashville International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At BNA, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 64 minutes.

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

BNA 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 Nashville International?

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

BNA Nashville Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at BNA?

The TSA wait at BNA is about 16-22 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (18-24 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Nashville International

BNA delays today: Nashville International has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for BNA typically shows an average delay of 64 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 16-22 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (18-24 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.