CHS Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for CHS.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 94%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 65%. That is a 29-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is 84 miles away and running 100% 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 Afternoon is a 29-point swing at CHS. The early morning block runs at 94%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 78%, last week 80%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
CHS has been bouncing between 59% and 87%. Best day was Sep 12 at 87%. Worst was Jul 5 at 59%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how CHS runs.
About CHS Delays
Charleston International Airport has averaged 78% 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.