How busy is Palm Beach International right now?

The TSA wait at PBI is about 8-14 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy PBI is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for PBI?

The FAA airport status for PBI (Palm Beach International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. PBI has an on-time departure rate of 76%, with an average delay of 76 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is PBI busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Palm Beach International (PBI). TSA wait is currently about 8-14 minutes. Overall, 76% of flights depart on time from PBI. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Palm Beach International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at PBI. On a typical day, 76% of departures from Palm Beach International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 76 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Palm Beach International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current PBI delays. Historically, 76% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 76 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 Palm Beach International?

When departures at PBI (Palm Beach International) are delayed, the average delay is about 76 minutes. Overall, 76% of flights depart on time. About 2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Palm Beach International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At PBI, 76% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 76 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Palm Beach International?

PBI 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 Palm Beach International?

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

PBI West Palm Beach Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at PBI?

The TSA wait at PBI is about 8-14 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 12 PM (24-30 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Palm Beach International

PBI delays today: Palm Beach International has an on-time departure rate of about 76%. The FAA airport status for PBI typically shows an average delay of 76 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 8-14 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 12 PM (24-30 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated May 2026.