DFW Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 52%, arrivals better at 100%. Midday flights ran 47 points better than early morning. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 71%.
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Early Morning is a 47-point swing at DFW. The midday block runs at 71%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning was already rough at 45%. Afternoon recovered, climbing from 45% to 64%. A 51-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 22 points from last week (49% vs 71%). Arrivals down 14 points too. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
DFW has been bouncing between 30% and 85%. Best day was Mar 3 at 85%. Worst was Feb 14 at 30%. The norm is 71-77%, which is just how DFW runs. Today's 52% is well below the norm.
About DFW Delays
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is currently experiencing significant delays with 52% on-time departures and 100% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has averaged 49% 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.