DTW Today
Clean day. Departures at 89%, arrivals slightly better at 98%. Early morning flights ran 10 points better than late morning. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from DTW. 89% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 85%. That is a 10-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at DTW
Copa Airlines is the most reliable carrier at DTW with 73% on-time. United Airlines runs 38%. That is a 35-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 Late Morning is a 10-point swing at DTW. The early morning block runs at 95%. 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 89%. Hit 60% around 1am, peaked at 99% around 7am. A 39-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (86% vs 89%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
DTW has been bouncing between 34% and 93%. Best day was Aug 26 at 93%. Worst was Sep 4 at 34%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how DTW runs. Today's 89% is a good day by DTW standards.
About DTW Delays
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is currently running on time with 89% on-time departures and 98% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has averaged 86% 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 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.