DTW Today
Decent day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 74%, arrivals better at 87%. Late morning flights ran 14 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at DTW. 74% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 90%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 76%. That is a 14-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Windsor International Airport (YQG) is 21 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, YQG is the better bet right now.
DTW Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 14-point swing at DTW. The late morning block runs at 90%. 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 93%. Hit 69% around 9pm, peaked at 100% around 1am. Currently at 74%, well below the morning numbers. A 31-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 85%, last week 87%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
DTW has been bouncing between 40% and 91%. Best day was Mar 3 at 91%. Worst was Mar 17 at 40%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how DTW runs.
About DTW Delays
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 74% on-time departures and 87% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has averaged 85% on-time departures this week, making it highly reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 YQG (Windsor International Airport), FNT (Bishop International Airport) and CLE (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport). When DTW is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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.