How busy is Washington Dulles International right now?

The TSA wait at IAD is about about 7 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy IAD is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for IAD?

The FAA airport status for IAD (Washington Dulles International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. IAD has an on-time departure rate of 83%, with an average delay of 74 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is IAD busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Washington Dulles International (IAD). TSA wait is currently about about 7 min. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time from IAD. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Washington Dulles International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at IAD. On a typical day, 83% of departures from Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current IAD delays. Historically, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes. About 1.5% 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 Washington Dulles International?

When departures at IAD (Washington Dulles International) are delayed, the average delay is about 74 minutes. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time. About 1.5% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Washington Dulles International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At IAD, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Washington Dulles International?

IAD 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 Washington Dulles International?

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

IAD Washington Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at IAD?

The TSA wait at IAD is about about 7 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 5 PM (24-30 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Washington Dulles International

IAD delays today: Washington Dulles International has an on-time departure rate of about 83%. The FAA airport status for IAD 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 1.5% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 7 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 5 PM (24-30 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.