ATL Today
Bad day. Departures at 26%, arrivals better at 58%. Late morning flights ran 30 points better than afternoon. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 54%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 30-point swing at ATL. The late morning block runs at 54%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning was already rough at 52%. 11am is where it broke down, dropping to 17%. Currently at 26%, well below the morning numbers. A 77-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 43 points from last week (32% vs 75%). Arrivals down 37 points too. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
ATL has been bouncing between 27% and 91%. Best day was Mar 4 at 91%. Worst was Mar 17 at 27%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how ATL runs. Today's 26% is well below the norm.
About ATL Delays
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is currently experiencing significant delays with 26% on-time departures and 58% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport has averaged 32% 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 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.