How busy is Northwest Arkansas National right now?

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

What is the FAA airport status for XNA?

The FAA airport status for XNA (Northwest Arkansas National) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. XNA has an on-time departure rate of 82%, with an average delay of 73 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is XNA busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Northwest Arkansas National (XNA). TSA wait is currently about about 8 min. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time from XNA. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Northwest Arkansas National operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at XNA. On a typical day, 82% of departures from Northwest Arkansas National 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 Northwest Arkansas National today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current XNA delays. Historically, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 73 minutes. About 1.4% 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 Northwest Arkansas National?

When departures at XNA (Northwest Arkansas National) are delayed, the average delay is about 73 minutes. Overall, 82% of flights depart on time. About 1.4% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Northwest Arkansas National?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At XNA, 82% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 73 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Northwest Arkansas National?

XNA 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 Northwest Arkansas National?

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

XNA Fayetteville Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at XNA?

The TSA wait at XNA is about about 8 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (22-28 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Northwest Arkansas National

XNA delays today: Northwest Arkansas National has an on-time departure rate of about 82%. The FAA airport status for XNA 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 1.4% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 8 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (22-28 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated May 2026.