How busy is Cleveland Hopkins International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for CLE?

The FAA airport status for CLE (Cleveland Hopkins International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. CLE has an on-time departure rate of 81%, with an average delay of 71 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is CLE busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE). TSA wait is currently about 13-19 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time from CLE. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Cleveland Hopkins International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at CLE. On a typical day, 81% of departures from Cleveland Hopkins International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 71 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Cleveland Hopkins International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current CLE delays. Historically, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 71 minutes. About 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 Cleveland Hopkins International?

When departures at CLE (Cleveland Hopkins International) are delayed, the average delay is about 71 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time. About 2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Cleveland Hopkins International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At CLE, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 71 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Cleveland Hopkins International?

CLE 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 Cleveland Hopkins International?

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

CLE Cleveland Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at CLE?

The TSA wait at CLE is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (22-28 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Cleveland Hopkins International

CLE delays today: Cleveland Hopkins International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for CLE typically shows an average delay of 71 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 17 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 (22-28 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.