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 80%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 27%. That is a 53-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 65 miles away and running 63% 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 Afternoon is a 53-point swing at BTR. The early morning block runs at 80%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 8 points from last week (72% vs 80%). Arrivals down 11 points too. Fri was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
BTR has been bouncing between 49% and 97%. Best day was Feb 18 at 97%. Worst was Mar 8 at 49%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how BTR runs.
About BTR Delays
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has averaged 72% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan 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 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.