How busy is Ellison Onizuka Kona International right now?

The TSA wait at KOA is about about 5 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy KOA is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for KOA?

The FAA airport status for KOA (Ellison Onizuka Kona International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. KOA has an on-time departure rate of 86%, with an average delay of 54 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is KOA busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Ellison Onizuka Kona International (KOA). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 86% of flights depart on time from KOA. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Ellison Onizuka Kona International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at KOA. On a typical day, 86% of departures from Ellison Onizuka Kona International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 54 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Ellison Onizuka Kona International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current KOA delays. Historically, 86% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 54 minutes. About 0.8% 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International?

When departures at KOA (Ellison Onizuka Kona International) are delayed, the average delay is about 54 minutes. Overall, 86% of flights depart on time. About 0.8% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Ellison Onizuka Kona International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At KOA, 86% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 54 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Ellison Onizuka Kona International?

KOA 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International?

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

KOA Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at KOA?

The TSA wait at KOA is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 1 PM (25-31 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Ellison Onizuka Kona International — Kona

KOA delays today: Ellison Onizuka Kona International has an on-time departure rate of about 86%. The FAA airport status for KOA typically shows an average delay of 54 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 0.8% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 14 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 1 PM (25-31 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 1 PM (25–31 minutes)

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Departures here are usually on time. About 86% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 14 minutes.

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

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Southwest Airlines92%

Hawaiian Airlines88%

United Airlines88%

Delta Air Lines86%

American Airlines85%

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