BTV Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%. Early morning flights ran 18 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at BTV. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 82%. That is a 18-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
BTV Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 18-point swing at BTV. 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 92%. Hit 50% around 11am, peaked at 100% around 6am. Evening is thinning out and improving to 97%. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 8 points better on departures (87% vs 79%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
BTV has been bouncing between 44% and 93%. Best day was Feb 18 at 93%. Worst was Mar 1 at 44%. The norm is 71-77%, which is just how BTV runs. Today's 84% is a good day by BTV standards.
About BTV Delays
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport has averaged 87% on-time departures this week, making it highly reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Patrick Leahy Burlington 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 YUL (Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport) and ALB (Albany International Airport). When BTV is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Patrick Leahy Burlington 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.