DEN Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 86%, arrivals better at 96%. Early morning flights ran 59 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from DEN. 86% 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 95%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 36%. That is a 59-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is 73 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, COS is the better bet right now.
DEN Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Denver International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 59-point swing at DEN. The early morning block runs at 95%. 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 91%. 10pm is where it broke down, dropping to 5%. A 95-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 21 points from last week (56% vs 77%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
DEN has been bouncing between 23% and 91%. Best day was Mar 1 at 91%. Worst was Feb 18 at 23%. The norm is 67-73%, which is just how DEN runs. Today's 86% is a good day by DEN standards.
About DEN Delays
Denver International Airport (DEN) is currently running on time with 86% on-time departures and 96% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Denver International Airport has averaged 56% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Denver 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 COS (City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport). When DEN is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Denver 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.