BHM Today

Combined OTP
Flights (Last 2 Hours)
Major Delays
Dep 30+ min late
Best Window
3pm - 6pm
94% OTP

What This Means for You

Delay data is currently unavailable for BHM.

If you can choose your departure time: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 94%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 72%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.

Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is 74 miles away and running 100% 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.

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Pick Your Window

Afternoon vs Late Morning is a 22-point swing at BHM. The afternoon block runs at 94%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.

5am - 9am
Early Morning
88%
Best window
9am - 12pm
Late Morning
72%
Decent
12pm - 3pm
Midday
72%
Decent
3pm - 6pm
Afternoon
94%
Best window
6pm - 10pm
Evening
77%
Decent
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Through the Day

vs Last Week

Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 78%, last week 78%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.

Dep OTP
78%
+0%
Last week: 78%
Arr OTP
71%
+1%
Last week: 70%

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 72-78%, which is just how BHM runs.

About BHM Delays

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has averaged 78% 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.

Source: FAA. Updated every 15 minutes.