How busy is Manchester-Boston Regional right now?

The TSA wait at MHT is about 26-32 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy MHT is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for MHT?

The FAA airport status for MHT (Manchester-Boston Regional) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. MHT has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 66 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is MHT busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT). TSA wait is currently about 26-32 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from MHT. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Manchester-Boston Regional operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at MHT. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Manchester-Boston Regional are on time. When delays occur, they average about 66 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Manchester-Boston Regional today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current MHT delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 66 minutes. About 2.5% 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 Manchester-Boston Regional?

When departures at MHT (Manchester-Boston Regional) are delayed, the average delay is about 66 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 2.5% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Manchester-Boston Regional?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At MHT, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 66 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Manchester-Boston Regional?

MHT 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 Manchester-Boston Regional?

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

The TSA wait at MHT is about 26-32 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 5 PM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Manchester-Boston Regional — Manchester

MHT delays today: Manchester-Boston Regional has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for MHT typically shows an average delay of 66 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.5% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 26-32 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 5 PM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 80% 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 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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Southwest Airlines82%

PSA Airlines78%

Spirit Airlines76%

JetBlue Airways74%

American Airlines70%

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