How busy is Rochester International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for RST?

The FAA airport status for RST (Rochester International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. RST has an on-time departure rate of 84%, with an average delay of 83 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is RST busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Rochester International (RST). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 84% of flights depart on time from RST. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Rochester International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at RST. On a typical day, 84% of departures from Rochester International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 83 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Rochester International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current RST delays. Historically, 84% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 83 minutes. About 1.7% 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 Rochester International?

When departures at RST (Rochester International) are delayed, the average delay is about 83 minutes. Overall, 84% of flights depart on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Rochester International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At RST, 84% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 83 minutes.

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

RST 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 Rochester International?

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

The TSA wait at RST is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (25-31 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Rochester International — Rochester

RST delays today: Rochester International has an on-time departure rate of about 84%. The FAA airport status for RST typically shows an average delay of 83 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 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 6 AM (25-31 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 84% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes.

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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