Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD)
Security wait right now, how busy COD 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 COD airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Yellowstone Regional 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).
Yellowstone Regional Airport is a smaller regional airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsNormal
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowPartly Sunny, 39°F
- LocationCody, WY
- Passengers / year39,578
- U.S. rank#288 of 501
- CodesCOD · KCOD
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 |
COD airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at COD right now (checked 11:33 AM MDT).
Weather at COD: Partly Sunny, 39°F, good visibility and high clouds (VFR).
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 →
COD TSA wait times today, hour by hour
Estimated standard-lane wait for each hour of a typical Monday at Yellowstone Regional Airport. Smaller airports often run a single checkpoint, so one departure bank can create a short, sharp queue.
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 5 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 6 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 7 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 8 AM | 10–30 min | Short |
| 9 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 10 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 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 |
| 11 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
Best time to go through TSA at COD
The quickest time to get through security at COD on a typical Friday is 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min). Lines are longest 7 AM–9 AM (10–30 min), when the first departure bank and business travelers hit the checkpoints. Across the week, Friday is usually the busiest day at COD security and Saturday the quietest.
TSA PreCheck at COD
TSA PreCheck lanes at Yellowstone Regional Airport are usually much shorter than the standard line: TSA reports that the large majority of PreCheck travelers wait under 10 minutes, and you keep shoes, belts, light jackets and laptops in place. Lanes can open later and close earlier than the main checkpoint, so if you fly very early or late, plan for the standard wait above. Check the official COD website for which checkpoints have PreCheck and CLEAR lanes.
CLEAR and Global Entry
CLEAR speeds up the ID check and walks you to the front of the screening line where it operates; you still go through screening. Global Entry includes PreCheck for eligible members and speeds up re-entry from international trips.
| Day | 5a | 7a | 9a | 11a | 1p | 3p | 5p | 7p | 9p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Tue | 9 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Wed | 9 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Thu | 10 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Fri · today | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
| Sat | 9 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Sun | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
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How early to get to COD
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Cody 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 COD: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Yellowstone Regional Airport is in Cody, WY. 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.
Parking rates, cell-phone lot and shuttle details are on the official COD website.
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COD airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at COD right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Yellowstone Regional 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 COD today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at COD as of 11:33 AM MDT. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is COD airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at COD as of 11:33 AM MDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official COD website.
How busy is COD airport today?
Today (Friday) COD 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 COD?
Security checkpoints at Yellowstone Regional 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 COD website.
Where do I drop off passengers at COD?
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 COD website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at COD?
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 COD?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the COD security line alone can reach 30 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live COD 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.