How busy is Paine Field right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for PAE?

The FAA airport status for PAE (Paine Field) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. PAE has an on-time departure rate of 84%, with an average delay of 56 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is PAE busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Paine Field (PAE). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 84% of flights depart on time from PAE. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Paine Field operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at PAE. On a typical day, 84% of departures from Paine Field are on time. When delays occur, they average about 56 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Paine Field today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current PAE delays. Historically, 84% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 56 minutes. About 1.9% 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 Paine Field?

When departures at PAE (Paine Field) are delayed, the average delay is about 56 minutes. Overall, 84% of flights depart on time. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Paine Field?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At PAE, 84% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 56 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Paine Field?

PAE 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 Paine Field?

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

The TSA wait at PAE is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Paine Field — Everett

PAE delays today: Paine Field has an on-time departure rate of about 84%. The FAA airport status for PAE typically shows an average delay of 56 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.9% 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 7 AM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 7 AM (27–33 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 84% 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 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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