BHM Today
Clean day. Departures at 88%, arrivals worse at 47%. Late morning flights ran 19 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from BHM. 88% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 89%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 70%. That is a 19-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
Late Morning vs Evening is a 19-point swing at BHM. The late morning block runs at 89%. 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 56% around 7pm, peaked at 100% around 12pm. A 44-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 83%, last week 82%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
BHM has been bouncing between 55% and 89%. Best day was Aug 30 at 89%. Worst was Jun 17 at 55%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how BHM runs. Today's 88% is a good day by BHM standards.
About BHM Delays
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is currently running on time with 88% on-time departures and 47% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has averaged 83% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth 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 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.