How busy is Montrose Regional right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for MTJ?

The FAA airport status for MTJ (Montrose Regional) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. MTJ has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 74 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is MTJ busy right now?

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

Is Montrose Regional operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at MTJ. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Montrose Regional are on time. When delays occur, they average about 74 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Montrose Regional today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current MTJ delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes. About 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 Montrose Regional?

When departures at MTJ (Montrose Regional) are delayed, the average delay is about 74 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Montrose Regional?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At MTJ, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes.

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

MTJ 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 Montrose Regional?

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

The TSA wait at MTJ is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 1 PM (21-27 minutes). Weekdays tend to be lighter.

Montrose Regional — Montrose

MTJ delays today: Montrose Regional has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for MTJ typically shows an average delay of 74 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 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 1 PM (21-27 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 1 PM (21–27 minutes)

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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 18 minutes.

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Delta Air Lines86%

Southwest Airlines80%

SkyWest Airlines79%

American Airlines78%

United Airlines78%

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