DTW Today
Decent day. Departures at 72%, arrivals better at 84%. Early morning flights ran 13 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 87%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at DTW. 72% 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: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 87%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 74%. That is a 13-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.
Airline Performance at DTW
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at DTW with 59% on-time. Virgin Atlantic runs 35%. That is a 24-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
DTW Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 13-point swing at DTW. The early morning block runs at 87%. 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 87%. Hit 70% around 7pm, peaked at 100% around 1am. Currently at 72%, well below the morning numbers. A 30-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 75%, last week 76%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
DTW has been bouncing between 58% and 90%. Best day was Jun 3 at 90%. Worst was Jul 5 at 58%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how DTW runs.
About DTW Delays
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 72% on-time departures and 84% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has averaged 75% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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.