How busy is Harrisburg International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for MDT?

The FAA airport status for MDT (Harrisburg International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. MDT has an on-time departure rate of 78%, with an average delay of 84 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is MDT busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Harrisburg International (MDT). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time from MDT. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Harrisburg International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at MDT. On a typical day, 78% of departures from Harrisburg International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 84 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Harrisburg International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current MDT delays. Historically, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 84 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 Harrisburg International?

When departures at MDT (Harrisburg International) are delayed, the average delay is about 84 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Harrisburg International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At MDT, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 84 minutes.

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

MDT 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 Harrisburg International?

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

MDT is having a rough day. 78% on-time rate.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 78% on time. avg delay 84 min. TSA: about about 5 min.

Updated 4:52 AM UTC

MDT Harrisburg Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at MDT?

The TSA wait at MDT is about about 5 min. 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.

Harrisburg International

MDT delays today: Harrisburg International has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for MDT typically shows an average delay of 84 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 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.