CLT Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 37%, arrivals better at 66%. Early morning flights ran 38 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 83%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at CLT. Only 37% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 83%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 45%. That is a 38-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is 75 miles away and running 84% 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 Afternoon is a 38-point swing at CLT. The early morning block runs at 83%. 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 81%. 4pm is where it broke down, dropping to 31%. Currently at 37%, well below the morning numbers. A 69-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 7 points better on departures (64% vs 57%). Arrivals roughly the same. Wed was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
CLT has been bouncing between 45% and 84%. Best day was Jun 3 at 84%. Worst was Jul 6 at 45%. The norm is 63-69%, which is just how CLT runs. Today's 37% is well below the norm.
About CLT Delays
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is currently experiencing significant delays with 37% on-time departures and 66% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has averaged 64% 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 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.