CLE Today
Clean day. Departures at 88%. Early morning flights ran 14 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from CLE. 88% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 96%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 82%. That is a 14-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) is 40 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, CAK 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 Afternoon is a 14-point swing at CLE. The early morning block runs at 96%. 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 78% around 3pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. A 22-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.
About CLE Delays
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is currently running on time with 88% on-time departures. 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.