How busy is Sarasota Bradenton International right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for SRQ?

The FAA airport status for SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. SRQ has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 73 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is SRQ busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ). TSA wait is currently about about 5 min. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from SRQ. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Sarasota Bradenton International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at SRQ. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Sarasota Bradenton International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 73 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Sarasota Bradenton International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current SRQ delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 73 minutes. About 2.2% 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 Sarasota Bradenton International?

When departures at SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International) are delayed, the average delay is about 73 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 2.2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Sarasota Bradenton International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At SRQ, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 73 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Sarasota Bradenton International?

SRQ 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 Sarasota Bradenton International?

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

The TSA wait at SRQ is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (22-28 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Sarasota Bradenton International — Sarasota

SRQ delays today: Sarasota Bradenton International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for SRQ typically shows an average delay of 73 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 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 (22-28 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 6 AM (22–28 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 79% 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 16 minutes.

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

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Republic Airways84%

Delta Air Lines82%

Allegiant Air82%

PSA Airlines81%

Southwest Airlines80%

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