How busy is Baton Rouge Metropolitan right now?

The TSA wait at BTR is about 13-19 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy BTR is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for BTR?

The FAA airport status for BTR (Baton Rouge Metropolitan) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. BTR has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 88 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is BTR busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR). TSA wait is currently about 13-19 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from BTR. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Baton Rouge Metropolitan operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at BTR. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Baton Rouge Metropolitan are on time. When delays occur, they average about 88 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Baton Rouge Metropolitan today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current BTR delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 88 minutes. About 3% 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 Baton Rouge Metropolitan?

When departures at BTR (Baton Rouge Metropolitan) are delayed, the average delay is about 88 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 3% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Baton Rouge Metropolitan?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At BTR, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 88 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Baton Rouge Metropolitan?

BTR 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 Baton Rouge Metropolitan?

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

BTR is having a rough day. Avg delay is 88 min when late.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 80% on time. avg delay 88 min. TSA: about 13-19 minutes.

Updated 5:44 AM UTC

BTR Baton Rouge Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at BTR?

The TSA wait at BTR is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 2 PM (19-25 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Baton Rouge Metropolitan

BTR delays today: Baton Rouge Metropolitan has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for BTR typically shows an average delay of 88 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 3% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 2 PM (19-25 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.