How busy is Sioux Falls Regional right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for FSD?

The FAA airport status for FSD (Sioux Falls Regional) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. FSD has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 79 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is FSD busy right now?

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

Is Sioux Falls Regional operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at FSD. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Sioux Falls Regional are on time. When delays occur, they average about 79 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Sioux Falls Regional today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current FSD delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 79 minutes. About 1.7% 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 Sioux Falls Regional?

When departures at FSD (Sioux Falls Regional) are delayed, the average delay is about 79 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Sioux Falls Regional?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At FSD, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 79 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Sioux Falls Regional?

FSD 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 Sioux Falls Regional?

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

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

Sioux Falls Regional — Sioux Falls

FSD delays today: Sioux Falls Regional has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for FSD typically shows an average delay of 79 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 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 5 AM (27-33 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 19 minutes.

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

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Republic Airways93%

Endeavor Air83%

Allegiant Air82%

SkyWest Airlines80%

Delta Air Lines80%

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