How busy is Portland International right now?

The TSA wait at PDX is about about 7 min. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy PDX is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for PDX?

The FAA airport status for PDX (Portland International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. PDX has an on-time departure rate of 83%, with an average delay of 60 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is PDX busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Portland International (PDX). TSA wait is currently about about 7 min. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time from PDX. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Portland International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at PDX. On a typical day, 83% of departures from Portland International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 60 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Portland International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current PDX delays. Historically, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 60 minutes. About 1.3% 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 Portland International?

When departures at PDX (Portland International) are delayed, the average delay is about 60 minutes. Overall, 83% of flights depart on time. About 1.3% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Portland International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At PDX, 83% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 60 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Portland International?

PDX 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 Portland International?

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

PDX Portland Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at PDX?

The TSA wait at PDX is about about 7 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (19-25 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Portland International

PDX delays today: Portland International has an on-time departure rate of about 83%. The FAA airport status for PDX typically shows an average delay of 60 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.3% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 7 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (19-25 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.