CLE Today
Decent day. Departures at 78%, arrivals worse at 67%. Early morning flights ran 22 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at CLE. 78% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 75%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Windsor International Airport (YQG) is 82 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, YQG is the better bet right now.
CLE Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 22-point swing at CLE. The early morning block runs at 97%. 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 94%. Hit 70% around 7pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 78%, well below the morning numbers. A 30-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (82% vs 85%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
CLE has been bouncing between 49% and 92%. Best day was Feb 14 at 92%. Worst was Mar 17 at 49%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how CLE runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About CLE Delays
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 78% on-time departures and 67% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has averaged 82% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Cleveland Hopkins 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 CAK (Akron Canton Regional Airport), YQG (Windsor International Airport), DTW (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport), PIT (Pittsburgh International Airport) and CMH (John Glenn Columbus International Airport). When CLE is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Cleveland Hopkins 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.