How busy is Portland International Jetport right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for PWM?

The FAA airport status for PWM (Portland International Jetport) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. PWM has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 77 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is PWM busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Portland International Jetport (PWM). TSA wait is currently about 13-19 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from PWM. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Portland International Jetport operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at PWM. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Portland International Jetport are on time. When delays occur, they average about 77 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Portland International Jetport today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current PWM delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 77 minutes. About 2.3% 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 Jetport?

When departures at PWM (Portland International Jetport) are delayed, the average delay is about 77 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 2.3% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Portland International Jetport?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At PWM, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 77 minutes.

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

PWM 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 Jetport?

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

PWM is having a rough day. Avg delay is 77 min when late.

Check your airline app before leaving. Only 80% on time. avg delay 77 min. TSA: about 13-19 minutes.

Updated 10:19 AM UTC

PWM Portland Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at PWM?

The TSA wait at PWM is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Portland International Jetport

PWM delays today: Portland International Jetport has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for PWM typically shows an average delay of 77 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.3% 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 6 AM (24-30 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.