How busy is George Bush Intercontinental right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for IAH?

The FAA airport status for IAH (George Bush Intercontinental) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. IAH has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 75 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is IAH busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH). TSA wait is currently about about 7 min. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from IAH. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is George Bush Intercontinental operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at IAH. On a typical day, 80% of departures from George Bush Intercontinental are on time. When delays occur, they average about 75 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at George Bush Intercontinental today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current IAH delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 75 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 George Bush Intercontinental?

When departures at IAH (George Bush Intercontinental) are delayed, the average delay is about 75 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at George Bush Intercontinental?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At IAH, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 75 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at George Bush Intercontinental?

IAH 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 George Bush Intercontinental?

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

The TSA wait at IAH is about about 7 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 PM (22-28 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

George Bush Intercontinental(Bush Airport)

IAH delays today: George Bush Intercontinental has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for IAH typically shows an average delay of 75 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 18 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 6 PM (22-28 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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About 7 min

Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 6 PM (22–28 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 18 minutes.

Generally mild weather year-round.

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

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Delta Air Lines81%

United Airlines80%

SkyWest Airlines79%

Southwest Airlines77%

Spirit Airlines77%

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