How busy is Columbia Metropolitan right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for CAE?

The FAA airport status for CAE (Columbia Metropolitan) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. CAE has an on-time departure rate of 83%, with an average delay of 73 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is CAE busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Columbia Metropolitan (CAE). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time from CAE. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Columbia Metropolitan operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at CAE. On a typical day, 83% of departures from Columbia Metropolitan are on time. When delays occur, they average about 73 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Columbia Metropolitan today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current CAE delays. Historically, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 73 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 Columbia Metropolitan?

When departures at CAE (Columbia Metropolitan) are delayed, the average delay is about 73 minutes. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time. About 1.8% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Columbia Metropolitan?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At CAE, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 73 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Columbia Metropolitan?

CAE 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 Columbia Metropolitan?

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

The TSA wait at CAE 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.

Columbia Metropolitan — Columbia

CAE delays today: Columbia Metropolitan has an on-time departure rate of about 83%. The FAA airport status for CAE typically shows an average delay of 73 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 18 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 March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 6 AM (24–30 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 83% 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 18 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 Lines87%

Endeavor Air86%

SkyWest Airlines81%

Republic Airways81%

Spirit Airlines76%

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