ATL Today
Decent day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 84%, arrivals slightly better at 88%. Early morning flights ran 22 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at ATL. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 68%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
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 22-point swing at ATL. The early morning block runs at 90%. 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 88%. Hit 64% around 6pm, peaked at 100% around 4am. A 36-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 14 points from last week (73% vs 87%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
ATL has been bouncing between 34% and 91%. Best day was Mar 4 at 91%. Worst was Mar 16 at 34%. The norm is 79-85%, 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 running on time with 84% on-time departures and 88% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport has averaged 73% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.