How busy is Tampa International right now?

The TSA wait at TPA is about 8-14 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy TPA is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for TPA?

The FAA airport status for TPA (Tampa International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. TPA has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 70 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is TPA busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Tampa International (TPA). TSA wait is currently about 8-14 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from TPA. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Tampa International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at TPA. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Tampa International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 70 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Tampa International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current TPA delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 70 minutes. About 2.1% 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 Tampa International?

When departures at TPA (Tampa International) are delayed, the average delay is about 70 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 2.1% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Tampa International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At TPA, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 70 minutes.

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

TPA 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 Tampa International?

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

TPA Tampa Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at TPA?

The TSA wait at TPA is about 8-14 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (17-23 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Tampa International

TPA delays today: Tampa International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for TPA typically shows an average delay of 70 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 8-14 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (17-23 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.