CAE Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for CAE.
If you can choose your departure time: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 96%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 75%. That is a 21-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is 89 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, CLT 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 Evening is a 21-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
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.
About CAE Delays
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.