CAE Today
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 78-point swing at CAE. 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
Down 11 points from last week (66% vs 77%). Arrivals down 13 points too. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
CAE has been bouncing between 60% and 85%. Best day was Feb 15 at 85%. Worst was Mar 7 at 60%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how CAE runs.
About CAE Delays
Columbia Metropolitan Airport has averaged 66% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.