OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Security wait right now, how busy OKC is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.
- Quietest today
- 12 PM–2 PM 10–20 min
- Busiest today
- 7 AM–9 AM 15–35 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 OKC airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at OKC Will Rogers World Airport is short: about 10–20 min (updated 2:47 PM CDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 4 PM (15–30 min) and be lightest around 1 AM (5–10 min).
OKC Will Rogers World Airport is a mid-size U.S. airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsMinor
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowRain Showers Likely, 65°F
- LocationOklahoma City, OK
- Passengers / year1,894,289
- U.S. rank#66 of 501
- CodesOKC · KOKC
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 2 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 3 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 4 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 5 PM | 15–30 min | Moderate |
| 6 PM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 7 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 8 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 12 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 1 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
OKC airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at OKC right now (checked 2:47 PM CDT).
Weather at OKC: Rain Showers Likely, 65°F, slightly reduced visibility or lower clouds (MVFR).
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 OKC
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Oklahoma City 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 OKC: drop-off, pick-up and parking
OKC Will Rogers World Airport is in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 OKC website.
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OKC airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at OKC right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at OKC Will Rogers World Airport is 10–20 min (updated 2:47 PM CDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at OKC today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at OKC as of 2:47 PM CDT. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is OKC airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at OKC as of 2:47 PM CDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official OKC website.
How busy is OKC airport today?
Today (Friday) OKC security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (15–35 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (10–20 min).
What time does TSA open at OKC?
Security checkpoints at OKC Will Rogers World 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 OKC website.
Where do I drop off passengers at OKC?
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 OKC website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at OKC?
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 OKC?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the OKC security line alone can reach 35 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live OKC 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 OKC security forecast?
The OKC TSA wait times page has today's hourly chart, the weekly heatmap and PreCheck details.