CLT Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for CLT.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 82%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 77%. That is a 5-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is 75 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, GSP is the better bet right now.
CLT Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 5-point swing at CLT. The early morning block runs at 82%. 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 74%, last week 74%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
CLT has been bouncing between 44% and 85%. Best day was Sep 9 at 85%. Worst was Aug 2 at 44%. The norm is 61-67%, which is just how CLT runs.
About CLT Delays
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Charlotte Douglas 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 GSP (Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport), GSO (Piedmont Triad International Airport) and CAE (Columbia Metropolitan Airport). When CLT is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Charlotte Douglas 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.