BHM Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 37%, arrivals better at 78%. Early morning flights ran 40 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at BHM. Only 37% 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 96%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 56%. That is a 40-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
BHM Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 40-point swing at BHM. The early morning block runs at 96%. 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%. 7pm is where it broke down, dropping to 38%. Currently at 37%, well below the morning numbers. A 62-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 11 points from last week (69% vs 80%). Arrivals down 6 points too. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
BHM has been bouncing between 49% and 84%. Best day was Mar 25 at 84%. Worst was Mar 16 at 49%. The norm is 71-77%, which is just how BHM runs. Today's 37% is well below the norm.
About BHM Delays
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is currently experiencing significant delays with 37% on-time departures and 78% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has averaged 69% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth 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 HSV (Huntsville International Airport). When BHM is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth 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.