How busy is Quad City International right now?

The TSA wait at MLI is about 13-19 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy MLI is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for MLI?

The FAA airport status for MLI (Quad City International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. MLI has an on-time departure rate of 82%, with an average delay of 84 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is MLI busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Quad City International (MLI). TSA wait is currently about 13-19 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time from MLI. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Quad City International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at MLI. On a typical day, 82% of departures from Quad City 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 Quad City International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current MLI delays. Historically, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 84 minutes. About 1.8% 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 Quad City International?

When departures at MLI (Quad City International) are delayed, the average delay is about 84 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time. About 1.8% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Quad City International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At MLI, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 84 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Quad City International?

MLI 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 Quad City International?

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

The TSA wait at MLI is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (26-32 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Quad City International — Moline

MLI delays today: Quad City International has an on-time departure rate of about 82%. The FAA airport status for MLI 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 1.8% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (26-32 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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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 often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes.

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

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