How busy is Blue Grass Airport right now?

The TSA wait at LEX is about 12-18 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy LEX is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for LEX?

The FAA airport status for LEX (Blue Grass Airport) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. LEX has an on-time departure rate of 82%, with an average delay of 76 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is LEX busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Blue Grass Airport (LEX). TSA wait is currently about 12-18 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time from LEX. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Blue Grass Airport operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at LEX. On a typical day, 82% of departures from Blue Grass Airport are on time. When delays occur, they average about 76 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Blue Grass Airport today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current LEX delays. Historically, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 76 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 Blue Grass Airport?

When departures at LEX (Blue Grass Airport) are delayed, the average delay is about 76 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Blue Grass Airport?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At LEX, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 76 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Blue Grass Airport?

LEX 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 Blue Grass Airport?

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

The TSA wait at LEX is about 12-18 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Blue Grass Airport — Lexington

LEX delays today: Blue Grass Airport has an on-time departure rate of about 82%. The FAA airport status for LEX typically shows an average delay of 76 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 12-18 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 6 AM (27–33 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 82% 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.

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 Lines87%

Republic Airways87%

Endeavor Air86%

SkyWest Airlines79%

PSA Airlines79%

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