DFW Today
Decent day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 76%, arrivals better at 88%. Early morning flights ran 43 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 88%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at DFW. 76% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 88%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 45%. That is a 43-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK) is 135 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, GRK is the better bet right now.
DFW Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 43-point swing at DFW. The early morning block runs at 88%. 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 84%. 2pm is where it broke down, dropping to 12%. A 88-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 19 points from last week (60% vs 79%). Arrivals down 8 points too. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
DFW has been bouncing between 30% and 87%. Best day was Apr 7 at 87%. Worst was Feb 14 at 30%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how DFW runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About DFW Delays
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 76% on-time departures and 88% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has averaged 60% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Dallas Fort Worth 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 DAL (Dallas Love Field) and GRK (Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield). When DFW is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Dallas Fort Worth 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.