TPA delays today: Tampa International has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for TPA 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 17 minutes. The current TSA wait is very quiet — expect minimal lines at this hour. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (16-22 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated July 2026.TPA Tampa Delays & Airport Status
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Full breakdown →78% on timeAvg delay 71 min
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 78% 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 17 minutes.
Generally mild weather year-round.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at TPA
On-time departure rate from DOT data
United Airlines83%
Delta Air Lines80%
Southwest Airlines79%
Spirit Airlines79%
JetBlue Airways76%
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