How busy is Memphis International right now?

The TSA wait at MEM is about 11-17 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy MEM is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for MEM?

The FAA airport status for MEM (Memphis International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. MEM has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 73 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is MEM busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Memphis International (MEM). TSA wait is currently about 11-17 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from MEM. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Memphis International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at MEM. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Memphis International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 73 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Memphis International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current MEM delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 73 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 Memphis International?

When departures at MEM (Memphis International) are delayed, the average delay is about 73 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Memphis International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At MEM, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 73 minutes.

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

MEM 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 Memphis International?

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

MEM is having a rough day. 79% on-time rate.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 79% on time. avg delay 73 min. TSA: about 11-17 minutes.

Updated 5:43 AM UTC

MEM Memphis Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at MEM?

The TSA wait at MEM is about 11-17 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (25-31 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Memphis International

MEM delays today: Memphis International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for MEM typically shows an average delay of 73 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 11-17 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (25-31 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.