Billings Logan International Airport (BIL)
Security wait right now, how busy BIL is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.
- Quietest today
- 12 PM–2 PM 5–15 min
- Busiest today
- 7 AM–9 AM 10–30 min
- Arrive
- 2 h / 3 h domestic / international
Modeled from FAA passenger volumes, TSA's daily screening numbers, time of day and current airport conditions; refreshed every 15 minutes, not a checkpoint sensor. How we estimate
How busy is BIL airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Billings Logan International Airport is short: about 5–20 min (updated 11:33 AM MDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 4 PM (10–25 min) and be lightest around 12 PM (5–15 min).
Billings Logan International Airport is a smaller regional airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsDisrupted
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowPatchy Fog, 36°F
- LocationBillings, MT
- Passengers / year415,093
- U.S. rank#134 of 501
- CodesBIL · KBIL
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 12 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 1 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 2 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 3 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 4 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 5 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 6 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 7 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 8 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
BIL airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at BIL right now (checked 11:33 AM MDT).
Weather at BIL: Patchy Fog, 36°F, very low clouds or fog (LIFR), which often slows arrivals.
The FAA lists airport-wide programs only. A single late or cancelled flight is shown by your airline, so check its app as well. Delays at all U.S. airports →
How early to get to BIL
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Billings and when to leave home, based on today's security estimate.
| Trip | Arrive before departure |
|---|---|
| Domestic, carry-on only | 1 h 30 min – 2 h |
| Domestic, checked bag | 2 h |
| International | 3 h |
| Flying 7 AM–9 AM | add 15–30 min |
Getting to BIL: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Billings Logan International Airport is in Billings, MT. For drop-off, follow the Departures signs to your airline's curb; curbside stopping is for active loading only, and pick-ups are usually directed to the arrivals curb or the cell-phone lot. At the busiest hours today (7 AM–9 AM) add time for curb and garage traffic.
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BIL airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at BIL right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Billings Logan International Airport is 5–20 min (updated 11:33 AM MDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at BIL today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at BIL as of 11:33 AM MDT. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is BIL airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at BIL as of 11:33 AM MDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official BIL website.
How busy is BIL airport today?
Today (Friday) BIL security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (10–30 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min).
What time does TSA open at BIL?
Security checkpoints at Billings Logan International Airport open before the first morning departures, which at most U.S. airports means around 4–5 AM (earlier at some large hubs). Hours differ by checkpoint and terminal, so for a very early flight confirm on the official BIL website.
Where do I drop off passengers at BIL?
Follow the Departures signs to the upper or departures-level curb for your airline. Curbside stopping is for active loading only; at peak hours (7 AM–9 AM) allow extra time for curb traffic. Cell-phone lots and parking rates are listed on the official BIL website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at BIL?
PreCheck lanes usually run during the main morning-to-evening operating hours but can open later and close earlier than standard lanes, and not every checkpoint has one. Outside those hours PreCheck travelers are screened in the standard lane, so plan for the standard wait.
How early should I get to BIL?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the BIL security line alone can reach 30 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live BIL TSA wait times?
They are modeled estimates refreshed every 15 minutes, not a camera or sensor count at the checkpoint. They combine FAA passenger volume, TSA's daily national screening numbers, the hour, weekday, holiday periods and current FAA and weather conditions.
Where can I see the hour-by-hour BIL security forecast?
The BIL TSA wait times page has today's hourly chart, the weekly heatmap and PreCheck details.