How busy is Charleston International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for CHS?

The FAA airport status for CHS (Charleston International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. CHS has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 74 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is CHS busy right now?

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

Is Charleston International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at CHS. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Charleston International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 74 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Charleston International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current CHS delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes. About 2.2% 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 Charleston International?

When departures at CHS (Charleston International) are delayed, the average delay is about 74 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 2.2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Charleston International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At CHS, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes.

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

CHS 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 Charleston International?

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

CHS is having a rough day. Avg delay is 74 min when late.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 80% on time. avg delay 74 min. TSA: about 13-19 minutes.

Updated 1:30 PM UTC

CHS Charleston Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at CHS?

The TSA wait at CHS is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Charleston International

CHS delays today: Charleston International has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for CHS typically shows an average delay of 74 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.2% 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 6 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated July 2026.