CHS Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 58%, arrivals slightly better at 63%. Early morning flights ran 38 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at CHS. Only 58% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 55%. That is a 38-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is 84 miles away and running 72% today. If your route is available from both airports, MYR is the better bet right now.
CHS Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Charleston International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 38-point swing at CHS. The early morning block runs at 93%. 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 85%. Hit 36% around 9pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 58%, well below the morning numbers. A 64-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 5 points better on departures (77% vs 72%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
CHS has been bouncing between 43% and 87%. Best day was Jun 3 at 87%. Worst was Aug 2 at 43%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how CHS runs. Today's 58% is well below the norm.
About CHS Delays
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is currently experiencing significant delays with 58% on-time departures and 63% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Charleston International Airport has averaged 77% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Charleston International 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 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.