How busy is Tulsa International right now?

The TSA wait at TUL is about 13-19 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy TUL is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for TUL?

The FAA airport status for TUL (Tulsa International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. TUL has an on-time departure rate of 81%, with an average delay of 74 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is TUL busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Tulsa International (TUL). TSA wait is currently about 13-19 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time from TUL. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Tulsa International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at TUL. On a typical day, 81% of departures from Tulsa International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 74 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Tulsa International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current TUL delays. Historically, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes. About 1.6% 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 Tulsa International?

When departures at TUL (Tulsa International) are delayed, the average delay is about 74 minutes. Overall, 81% of flights depart on time. About 1.6% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Tulsa International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At TUL, 81% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 74 minutes.

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

TUL 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 Tulsa International?

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

Heads up at TUL. Avg delay is 74 min when late.

Give yourself extra time. 81% on-time rate, TSA is about 13-19 minutes.

Updated 9:18 AM UTC

TUL Tulsa Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at TUL?

The TSA wait at TUL is about 13-19 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.

Tulsa International

TUL delays today: Tulsa International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for TUL typically shows an average delay of 74 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.6% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 13-19 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 August 2026.