How busy is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for MSY?

The FAA airport status for MSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. MSY has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 67 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is MSY busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY). TSA wait is currently about 13-19 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from MSY. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at MSY. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 67 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current MSY delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 67 minutes. About 2.2% 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International?

When departures at MSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International) are delayed, the average delay is about 67 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 2.2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At MSY, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 67 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International?

MSY 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International?

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

MSY New Orleans Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at MSY?

The TSA wait at MSY is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 10 AM (22-28 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International

MSY delays today: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for MSY typically shows an average delay of 67 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 15 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 10 AM (22-28 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.