BHM Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for BHM.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 85%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 63%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is 74 miles away and running 67% today. If your route is available from both airports, HSV is the better bet right now.
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 22-point swing at BHM. The early morning block runs at 85%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 71%, last week 72%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
BHM has been bouncing between 57% and 88%. Best day was May 9 at 88%. Worst was Jun 14 at 57%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how BHM runs.
About BHM Delays
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has averaged 71% 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.