CAE Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%, arrivals worse at 68%. Early morning flights ran 23 points better than late morning. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at CAE. 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 89%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 66%. That is a 23-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
Early Morning vs Late Morning is a 23-point swing at CAE. The early morning block runs at 89%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 79%. Hit 40% around 11pm, peaked at 100% around 1am. A 60-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 75%, last week 75%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
CAE has been bouncing between 55% and 91%. Best day was Jun 3 at 91%. Worst was Jul 6 at 55%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how CAE runs.
About CAE Delays
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures and 68% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport has averaged 75% 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 airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include CLT (Charlotte Douglas International Airport), GSP (Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport) and CHS (Charleston 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.