How busy is Eppley Airfield right now?

The TSA wait at OMA is about 11-17 minutes. 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 80%, with an average delay of 70 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 11-17 minutes. Overall, 80% 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, 80% of departures from Eppley Airfield are on time. When delays occur, they average about 70 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Eppley Airfield today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current OMA delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 70 minutes. About 1.2% 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 Eppley Airfield?

When departures at OMA (Eppley Airfield) are delayed, the average delay is about 70 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 1.2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Eppley Airfield?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At OMA, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 70 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.

Heads up at OMA. Avg delay is 70 min when late.

Give yourself extra time. 80% on-time rate, TSA is about 11-17 minutes.

Updated 5:45 AM UTC

OMA Omaha Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at OMA?

The TSA wait at OMA is about 11-17 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (21-27 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Eppley Airfield

OMA delays today: Eppley Airfield has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for OMA typically shows an average delay of 70 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 11-17 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (21-27 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.