How busy is Yeager Airport right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for CRW?

The FAA airport status for CRW (Yeager Airport) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. CRW has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 84 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is CRW busy right now?

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

Is Yeager Airport operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at CRW. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Yeager Airport are on time. When delays occur, they average about 84 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Yeager Airport today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current CRW delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 84 minutes. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

What is the average departure delay at Yeager Airport?

When departures at CRW (Yeager Airport) are delayed, the average delay is about 84 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Yeager Airport?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At CRW, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 84 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Yeager Airport?

CRW 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 Yeager Airport?

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

The TSA wait at CRW is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (21-27 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Yeager Airport — Charleston

CRW delays today: Yeager Airport has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for CRW typically shows an average delay of 84 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 22 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 (21-27 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 80% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Planes often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 22 minutes.

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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