How busy is Fairbanks International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for FAI?

The FAA airport status for FAI (Fairbanks International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. FAI has an on-time departure rate of 82%, with an average delay of 52 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is FAI busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Fairbanks International (FAI). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time from FAI. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Fairbanks International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at FAI. On a typical day, 82% of departures from Fairbanks International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 52 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Fairbanks International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current FAI delays. Historically, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 52 minutes. About 1.6% 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 Fairbanks International?

When departures at FAI (Fairbanks International) are delayed, the average delay is about 52 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time. About 1.6% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Fairbanks International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At FAI, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 52 minutes.

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

FAI 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 Fairbanks International?

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

The TSA wait at FAI is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 12 PM (26-32 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Fairbanks International — Fairbanks

FAI delays today: Fairbanks International has an on-time departure rate of about 82%. The FAA airport status for FAI typically shows an average delay of 52 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.6% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 17 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 12 PM (26-32 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 12 PM (26–32 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 82% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

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

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes.

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

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Alaska Airlines84%

United Airlines83%

Delta Air Lines80%

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