ATL Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 87%, arrivals worse at 60%. Early morning flights ran 24 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from ATL. 87% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 71%. That is a 24-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at ATL
Alaska Airlines is the most reliable carrier at ATL with 76% on-time. Great Barrier Airlines runs 35%. That is a 41-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 24-point swing at ATL. The early morning block runs at 95%. 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 89%. Hit 67% around 8pm, peaked at 96% around 8am. A 29-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (74% vs 81%). Arrivals down 12 points too. Sat was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
ATL has been bouncing between 48% and 92%. Best day was Aug 25 at 92%. Worst was Sep 12 at 48%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how ATL runs. Today's 87% is a good day by ATL standards.
About ATL Delays
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is currently running on time with 87% on-time departures and 60% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport has averaged 74% 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.