How busy is McAllen Miller International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for MFE?

The FAA airport status for MFE (McAllen Miller International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. MFE has an on-time departure rate of 78%, with an average delay of 83 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is MFE busy right now?

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

Is McAllen Miller International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at MFE. On a typical day, 78% of departures from McAllen Miller International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 83 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at McAllen Miller International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current MFE delays. Historically, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 83 minutes. About 2.2% 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 McAllen Miller International?

When departures at MFE (McAllen Miller International) are delayed, the average delay is about 83 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time. About 2.2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at McAllen Miller International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At MFE, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 83 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at McAllen Miller International?

MFE 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 McAllen Miller International?

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

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

McAllen Miller International — McAllen

MFE delays today: McAllen Miller International has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for MFE typically shows an average delay of 83 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 2.2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 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 5 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 78% 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 16 minutes.

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

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United Airlines83%

Allegiant Air81%

SkyWest Airlines79%

American Airlines69%

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