AEX Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for AEX.
If you can choose your departure time: evening flights (6pm - 10pm) run at 71%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 47%. That is a 24-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is 99 miles away and running 75% today. If your route is available from both airports, BTR is the better bet right now.
AEX Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Alexandria International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Evening vs Afternoon is a 24-point swing at AEX. The evening block runs at 71%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (62% vs 69%). Arrivals up 7 points. Wed was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
AEX has been bouncing between 46% and 88%. Best day was May 13 at 88%. Worst was Jul 14 at 46%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how AEX runs.
About AEX Delays
Alexandria International Airport has averaged 62% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Alexandria International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include BTR (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) and SHV (Shreveport Regional Airport). When AEX is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Alexandria International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.