CHS Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 37%, arrivals better at 84%. Early morning flights ran 22 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 84%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at CHS. Only 37% 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 84%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 62%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is 86 miles away and running 60% today. If your route is available from both airports, SAV 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 Midday is a 22-point swing at CHS. The early morning block runs at 84%. 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 81%. 11pm is where it broke down, dropping to 40%. Currently at 37%, well below the morning numbers. A 54-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 6 points from last week (72% vs 78%). Arrivals down 5 points too. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
CHS has been bouncing between 60% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 16 at 60%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how CHS runs. Today's 37% is well below the norm.
About CHS Delays
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is currently experiencing significant delays with 37% on-time departures and 84% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Charleston International Airport has averaged 72% 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 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.