CLT Today
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 63-point swing at CLT. The late morning block runs at 71%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 29 points from last week (37% vs 66%). Arrivals down 20 points too. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
CLT has been bouncing between 28% and 86%. Best day was Mar 3 at 86%. Worst was Mar 17 at 28%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how CLT runs.
About CLT Delays
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has averaged 37% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Charlotte Douglas 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 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.