How busy is Eppley Airfield right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for OMA?

The FAA airport status for OMA (Eppley Airfield) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. OMA has an on-time departure rate of 81%, with an average delay of 67 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is OMA busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Eppley Airfield (OMA). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time from OMA. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Eppley Airfield operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at OMA. On a typical day, 81% of departures from Eppley Airfield are on time. When delays occur, they average about 67 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Eppley Airfield today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current OMA delays. Historically, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 67 minutes. About 1.5% 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 Eppley Airfield?

When departures at OMA (Eppley Airfield) are delayed, the average delay is about 67 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time. About 1.5% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Eppley Airfield?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At OMA, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 67 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Eppley Airfield?

OMA 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 Eppley Airfield?

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

The TSA wait at OMA is about about 5 min. 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.

Eppley Airfield — Omaha

OMA delays today: Eppley Airfield has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for OMA typically shows an average delay of 67 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.5% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 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 6 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 6 AM (27–33 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 81% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

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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Endeavor Air87%

Republic Airways86%

Delta Air Lines83%

SkyWest Airlines83%

Allegiant Air82%

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