ATL Today
Decent day. Departures at 73%, arrivals slightly better at 79%. Early morning flights ran 16 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 88%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at ATL. 73% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 88%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 72%. That is a 16-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at ATL
LATAM Chile is the most reliable carrier at ATL with 57% on-time. Great Barrier Airlines runs 13%. That is a 44-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
ATL Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 16-point swing at ATL. The early morning block runs at 88%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 86%. Hit 69% around 7pm, peaked at 100% around 2am. Currently at 73%, well below the morning numbers. A 31-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 7 points better on departures (77% vs 70%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
ATL has been bouncing between 49% and 90%. Best day was May 16 at 90%. Worst was May 23 at 49%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how ATL runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About ATL Delays
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 73% on-time departures and 79% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport has averaged 77% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta 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.
Early morning departures from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta 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.