CID Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 60%, arrivals slightly worse at 51%. Evening flights ran 40 points better than early morning. Fly 6pm - 10pm if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at CID. 60% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: evening flights (6pm - 10pm) run at 100%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 60%. That is a 40-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 103 miles away and running 75% today. If your route is available from both airports, DSM is the better bet right now.
CID Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at The Eastern Iowa Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Evening vs Early Morning is a 40-point swing at CID. The evening block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 67%. Afternoon recovered, climbing from 67% to 91%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 100%. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (71% vs 74%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
CID has been bouncing between 50% and 95%. Best day was May 2 at 95%. Worst was Jul 28 at 50%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how CID runs. Today's 60% is well below the norm.
About CID Delays
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 60% on-time departures and 51% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
The Eastern Iowa Airport has averaged 71% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
The Eastern Iowa 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 MLI (Quad City International Airport) and DSM (Des Moines International Airport). When CID is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from The Eastern Iowa 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.