How busy is Philadelphia International right now?

The TSA wait at PHL is about 13-19 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy PHL is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for PHL?

The FAA airport status for PHL (Philadelphia International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. PHL has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 79 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is PHL busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Philadelphia International (PHL). TSA wait is currently about 13-19 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from PHL. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Philadelphia International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at PHL. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Philadelphia International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 79 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Philadelphia International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current PHL delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 79 minutes. About 1.8% 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 Philadelphia International?

When departures at PHL (Philadelphia International) are delayed, the average delay is about 79 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 1.8% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Philadelphia International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At PHL, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 79 minutes.

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

PHL 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 Philadelphia International?

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

PHL Philadelphia Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at PHL?

The TSA wait at PHL is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (29-35 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Philadelphia International(Philadelphia Airport)

PHL delays today: Philadelphia International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for PHL typically shows an average delay of 79 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.8% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 8 AM (29-35 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.