How busy is Monterey Regional right now?

The TSA wait at MRY is about 14-20 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy MRY is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for MRY?

The FAA airport status for MRY (Monterey Regional) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. MRY has an on-time departure rate of 83%, with an average delay of 80 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is MRY busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Monterey Regional (MRY). TSA wait is currently about 14-20 minutes. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time from MRY. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Monterey Regional operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at MRY. On a typical day, 83% of departures from Monterey Regional are on time. When delays occur, they average about 80 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Monterey Regional today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current MRY delays. Historically, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 80 minutes. About 1.1% 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 Monterey Regional?

When departures at MRY (Monterey Regional) are delayed, the average delay is about 80 minutes. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time. About 1.1% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Monterey Regional?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At MRY, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 80 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Monterey Regional?

MRY 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 Monterey Regional?

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

MRY Monterey Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at MRY?

The TSA wait at MRY is about 14-20 minutes. 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.

Monterey Regional

MRY delays today: Monterey Regional has an on-time departure rate of about 83%. The FAA airport status for MRY typically shows an average delay of 80 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 14-20 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated May 2026.