How busy is El Paso International right now?

The TSA wait at ELP is about 11-17 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy ELP is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for ELP?

The FAA airport status for ELP (El Paso International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. ELP has an on-time departure rate of 81%, with an average delay of 68 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is ELP busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at El Paso International (ELP). TSA wait is currently about 11-17 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time from ELP. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is El Paso International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at ELP. On a typical day, 81% of departures from El Paso International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 68 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at El Paso International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current ELP delays. Historically, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 68 minutes. About 1% 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 El Paso International?

When departures at ELP (El Paso International) are delayed, the average delay is about 68 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time. About 1% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at El Paso International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At ELP, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 68 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at El Paso International?

ELP 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 El Paso International?

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

Heads up at ELP. Avg delay is 68 min when late.

Give yourself extra time. 81% on-time rate, TSA is about 11-17 minutes.

Updated 7:17 PM UTC

ELP El Paso Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at ELP?

The TSA wait at ELP is about 11-17 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.

El Paso International

ELP delays today: El Paso International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for ELP typically shows an average delay of 68 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 15 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 11-17 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 August 2026.