How busy is St. Pete-Clearwater International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for PIE?

The FAA airport status for PIE (St. Pete-Clearwater International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. PIE has an on-time departure rate of 74%, with an average delay of 78 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is PIE busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 74% of flights depart on time from PIE. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is St. Pete-Clearwater International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at PIE. On a typical day, 74% of departures from St. Pete-Clearwater International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 78 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at St. Pete-Clearwater International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current PIE delays. Historically, 74% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 78 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 St. Pete-Clearwater International?

When departures at PIE (St. Pete-Clearwater International) are delayed, the average delay is about 78 minutes. Overall, 74% of flights depart on time. About 1.8% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at St. Pete-Clearwater International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At PIE, 74% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 78 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at St. Pete-Clearwater International?

PIE 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 St. Pete-Clearwater International?

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

The TSA wait at PIE is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (18-24 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

St. Pete-Clearwater International — St. Petersburg

PIE delays today: St. Pete-Clearwater International has an on-time departure rate of about 74%. The FAA airport status for PIE typically shows an average delay of 78 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 13 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 (18-24 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Departures here are delayed fairly often. About 74% 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 13 minutes.

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