BNA Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 54%, arrivals slightly better at 61%. Early morning flights ran 32 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at BNA. Only 54% 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 90%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 58%. That is a 32-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is 103 miles away and running 88% today. If your route is available from both airports, HSV is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at BNA
United Airlines is the most reliable carrier at BNA with 64% on-time. Aer Lingus runs 44%. That is a 20-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
BNA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Nashville International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 32-point swing at BNA. The early morning block runs at 90%. 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 84%. 3pm is where it broke down, dropping to 53%. Currently at 54%, well below the morning numbers. A 47-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (71% vs 76%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
BNA has been bouncing between 49% and 85%. Best day was Sep 6 at 85%. Worst was Jun 19 at 49%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how BNA runs. Today's 54% is well below the norm.
About BNA Delays
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is currently experiencing significant delays with 54% on-time departures and 61% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Nashville International Airport has averaged 71% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Nashville 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 BNA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Nashville 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.