How busy is William P. Hobby right now?

The TSA wait at HOU is about 10-16 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy HOU is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for HOU?

The FAA airport status for HOU (William P. Hobby) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. HOU has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 55 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is HOU busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at William P. Hobby (HOU). TSA wait is currently about 10-16 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from HOU. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is William P. Hobby operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at HOU. On a typical day, 80% of departures from William P. Hobby are on time. When delays occur, they average about 55 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at William P. Hobby today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current HOU delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 55 minutes. About 1.7% 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 William P. Hobby?

When departures at HOU (William P. Hobby) are delayed, the average delay is about 55 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at William P. Hobby?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At HOU, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 55 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at William P. Hobby?

HOU 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 William P. Hobby?

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

HOU Houston Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at HOU?

The TSA wait at HOU is about 10-16 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (21-27 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

William P. Hobby

HOU delays today: William P. Hobby has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for HOU typically shows an average delay of 55 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 13 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 10-16 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (21-27 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.