How busy is Rapid City Regional right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for RAP?

The FAA airport status for RAP (Rapid City Regional) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. RAP has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 75 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is RAP busy right now?

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

Is Rapid City Regional operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at RAP. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Rapid City Regional are on time. When delays occur, they average about 75 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Rapid City Regional today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current RAP delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 75 minutes. About 1.3% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

What is the average departure delay at Rapid City Regional?

When departures at RAP (Rapid City Regional) are delayed, the average delay is about 75 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 1.3% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Rapid City Regional?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At RAP, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 75 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Rapid City Regional?

RAP 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 Rapid City Regional?

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

Heads up at RAP. 79% on-time rate.

Give yourself extra time. 79% on-time rate, TSA is about 13-19 minutes.

Updated 10:20 AM UTC

RAP Rapid City Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at RAP?

The TSA wait at RAP is about 13-19 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 12 PM (27-33 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Rapid City Regional

RAP delays today: Rapid City Regional has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for RAP typically shows an average delay of 75 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.3% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 20 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 12 PM (27-33 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.