How busy is Richmond International right now?

The TSA wait at RIC is about 10-16 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy RIC is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for RIC?

The FAA airport status for RIC (Richmond International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. RIC has an on-time departure rate of 80%, with an average delay of 71 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is RIC busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Richmond International (RIC). TSA wait is currently about 10-16 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time from RIC. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Richmond International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at RIC. On a typical day, 80% of departures from Richmond International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 71 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Richmond International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current RIC delays. Historically, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 71 minutes. About 1.9% 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 Richmond International?

When departures at RIC (Richmond International) are delayed, the average delay is about 71 minutes. Overall, 80% of flights depart on time. About 1.9% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Richmond International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At RIC, 80% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 71 minutes.

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

RIC 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 Richmond International?

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

RIC Richmond Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at RIC?

The TSA wait at RIC is about 10-16 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.

Richmond International

RIC delays today: Richmond International has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for RIC typically shows an average delay of 71 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 10-16 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 May 2026.