How busy is Jacksonville International right now?

The TSA wait at JAX is about 13-19 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy JAX is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for JAX?

The FAA airport status for JAX (Jacksonville International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. JAX has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 72 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is JAX busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Jacksonville International (JAX). TSA wait is currently about 13-19 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from JAX. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Jacksonville International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at JAX. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Jacksonville International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 72 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Jacksonville International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current JAX delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 72 minutes. About 1.9% 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 Jacksonville International?

When departures at JAX (Jacksonville International) are delayed, the average delay is about 72 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Jacksonville International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At JAX, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 72 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Jacksonville International?

JAX sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Jacksonville International?

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

JAX Jacksonville Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at JAX?

The TSA wait at JAX is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (23-29 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Jacksonville International

JAX delays today: Jacksonville International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for JAX typically shows an average delay of 72 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. 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 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (23-29 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.