AUS Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 64%, arrivals better at 85%. Early morning flights ran 62 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at AUS. 64% 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 90%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 28%. That is a 62-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK) is 61 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, GRK is the better bet right now.
AUS Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 62-point swing at AUS. 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 80%. 6pm is where it broke down, dropping to 23%. Currently at 64%, well below the morning numbers. A 77-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 10 points from last week (67% vs 77%). Arrivals down 6 points too. Fri was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
AUS has been bouncing between 50% and 88%. Best day was Apr 11 at 88%. Worst was Mar 16 at 50%. The norm is 69-75%, which is just how AUS runs.
About AUS Delays
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 64% on-time departures and 85% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport has averaged 67% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Austin Bergstrom 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.
Nearby alternatives include GRK (Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield) and SAT (San Antonio International Airport). When AUS is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Austin Bergstrom 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.