Roberts Field (RDM)
Security wait right now, how busy RDM 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 RDM airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Roberts Field is short: about 5–15 min (updated 12:32 PM PDT). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 4 PM (10–25 min) and be lightest around 12 PM (5–15 min).
Roberts Field is a smaller regional airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsNormal
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowMostly Cloudy, 33°F
- LocationRedmond, OR
- Passengers / year364,921
- U.S. rank#142 of 501
- CodesRDM · KRDM
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
RDM airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at RDM right now (checked 12:32 PM PDT).
Weather at RDM: Mostly Cloudy, 33°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 →
How early to get to RDM
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Redmond 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 RDM: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Roberts Field is in Redmond, OR. 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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RDM airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at RDM right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Roberts Field is 5–15 min (updated 12:32 PM PDT). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at RDM today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at RDM as of 12:32 PM PDT. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is RDM airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at RDM as of 12:32 PM PDT. For weather or security emergencies, check the official RDM website.
How busy is RDM airport today?
Today (Friday) RDM 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 RDM?
Security checkpoints at Roberts Field 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 RDM website.
Where do I drop off passengers at RDM?
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 RDM website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at RDM?
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 RDM?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the RDM security line alone can reach 30 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live RDM 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 RDM security forecast?
The RDM TSA wait times page has today's hourly chart, the weekly heatmap and PreCheck details.