DEN Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 87%, arrivals slightly worse at 84%. Midday flights ran 29 points better than late morning. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 82%.
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Late Morning is a 29-point swing at DEN. The midday block runs at 82%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 66%. Afternoon recovered, climbing from 66% to 81%. Currently at 87%, recovered past the morning. A 52-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 13 points from last week (57% vs 70%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Wed 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 52-58%, which is just how DEN runs. Today's 87% is a good day by DEN standards.
About DEN Delays
Denver International Airport (DEN) is currently running on time with 87% on-time departures and 84% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Denver International Airport has averaged 57% 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.