ATL Today
Decent day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 70%, arrivals better at 86%. Early morning flights ran 66 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at ATL. 70% on-time. About 1 in 3 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 89%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 23%. That is a 66-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at ATL
Southwest Airlines is the most reliable carrier at ATL with 67% on-time. Japan Airlines runs 5%. That is a 62-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 66-point swing at ATL. The early morning block runs at 89%. 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 84%. 12am is where it broke down, dropping to 2%. Currently at 70%, well below the morning numbers. A 98-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 24 points from last week (55% vs 79%). Arrivals down 13 points too. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
ATL has been bouncing between 49% and 91%. Best day was Apr 22 at 91%. Worst was Apr 28 at 49%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how ATL runs. Today's 70% is well below the norm.
About ATL Delays
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 70% on-time departures and 86% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport has averaged 55% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.