BHM Today
Decent day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 80%, arrivals worse at 70%. Early morning flights ran 38 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 38-point swing at BHM. The early morning block runs at 100%. 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 87%. 1am is where it broke down, dropping to 33%. A 67-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 16 points from last week (56% vs 72%). Arrivals down 10 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
BHM has been bouncing between 49% and 80%. Best day was Mar 1 at 80%. Worst was Mar 16 at 49%. The norm is 68-74%, which is just how BHM runs.
About BHM Delays
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 70% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has averaged 56% 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.