AUS Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 53%, arrivals better at 72%. Early morning flights ran 28 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 91%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at AUS. Only 53% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 91%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 63%. That is a 28-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.
Airline Performance at AUS
American Airlines is the most reliable carrier at AUS with 61% on-time. Southwest Airlines runs 58%. That is a 3-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
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 Evening is a 28-point swing at AUS. The early morning block runs at 91%. 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 90%. 9pm is where it broke down, dropping to 52%. Currently at 53%, well below the morning numbers. A 48-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 72%, last week 70%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
AUS has been bouncing between 41% and 85%. Best day was Jul 4 at 85%. Worst was Jun 15 at 41%. The norm is 68-74%, which is just how AUS runs. Today's 53% is well below the norm.
About AUS Delays
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is currently experiencing significant delays with 53% on-time departures and 72% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Austin Bergstrom International Airport has averaged 72% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Austin Bergstrom 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.
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.