BTR Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for BTR.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 74%. That is a 26-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 65 miles away and running 84% today. If your route is available from both airports, MSY is the better bet right now.
BTR Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 26-point swing at BTR. 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
vs Last Week
This week is 8 points better on departures (90% vs 82%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
BTR has been bouncing between 56% and 93%. Best day was Jul 5 at 93%. Worst was Jun 21 at 56%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how BTR runs.
About BTR Delays
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has averaged 90% on-time departures this week, making it highly reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan 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 MSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and AEX (Alexandria International Airport). When BTR is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Baton Rouge Metropolitan 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.