CHS Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 20%, arrivals better at 55%. Late morning flights ran 91 points better than early morning. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 91%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 91-point swing at CHS. The late morning block runs at 91%. 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 87%. 4am is where it broke down, dropping to 25%. Currently at 20%, well below the morning numbers. A 67-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 10 points from last week (60% vs 70%). Arrivals down 10 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
CHS has been bouncing between 20% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 18 at 20%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how CHS runs. Today's 20% is well below the norm.
About CHS Delays
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is currently experiencing significant delays with 20% on-time departures and 55% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Charleston International Airport has averaged 60% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Charleston 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 MYR (Myrtle Beach International Airport), SAV (Savannah Hilton Head International Airport) and CAE (Columbia Metropolitan Airport). When CHS is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Charleston 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.