CAE Today
Decent day. Departures at 75%, arrivals slightly worse at 72%. Afternoon flights ran 18 points better than midday. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at CAE. 75% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 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: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 96%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 78%. That is a 18-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is 91 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, GSP is the better bet right now.
CAE Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Afternoon vs Midday is a 18-point swing at CAE. The afternoon block runs at 96%. 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 89%. Hit 72% around 12am, peaked at 100% around 1am. Currently at 75%, well below the morning numbers. A 28-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (76% vs 79%). Tue was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
CAE has been bouncing between 60% and 88%. Best day was Apr 4 at 88%. Worst was Mar 7 at 60%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how CAE runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About CAE Delays
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 75% on-time departures and 72% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport has averaged 76% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Columbia 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 CLT (Charlotte Douglas International Airport), GSP (Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport), CHS (Charleston International Airport) and SAV (Savannah Hilton Head International Airport). When CAE is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Columbia 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.