CID Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 20%. Late morning flights ran 49 points better than midday. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 75%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Midday is a 49-point swing at CID. The late morning block runs at 75%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning was already rough at 50%. 5pm is where it broke down, dropping to 14%. Currently at 20%, well below the morning numbers. A 86-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 27 points from last week (40% vs 67%). Arrivals down 11 points too. Mon was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
CID has been bouncing between 38% and 93%. Best day was Feb 15 at 93%. Worst was Mar 17 at 38%. The norm is 67-73%, which is just how CID runs. Today's 20% is well below the norm.
About CID Delays
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is currently experiencing significant delays with 20% on-time departures. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
The Eastern Iowa Airport has averaged 40% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
The Eastern Iowa 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 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.