How busy is Gerald R. Ford International right now?

The TSA wait at GRR is about 9-15 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy GRR is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for GRR?

The FAA airport status for GRR (Gerald R. Ford International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. GRR has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 74 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is GRR busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Gerald R. Ford International (GRR). TSA wait is currently about 9-15 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from GRR. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Gerald R. Ford International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at GRR. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Gerald R. Ford International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 74 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Gerald R. Ford International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current GRR delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 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 Gerald R. Ford International?

When departures at GRR (Gerald R. Ford International) are delayed, the average delay is about 74 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Gerald R. Ford International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At GRR, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Gerald R. Ford International?

GRR 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 Gerald R. Ford International?

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

The TSA wait at GRR is about 9-15 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.

Gerald R. Ford International — Grand Rapids

GRR delays today: Gerald R. Ford International has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for GRR typically shows an average delay of 74 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 17 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 9-15 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 March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 6 AM (27–33 minutes)

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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 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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Republic Airways85%

Endeavor Air84%

Delta Air Lines84%

United Airlines79%

Allegiant Air79%

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