DTW Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 98%, arrivals worse at 88%. Early morning flights ran 22 points better than late morning. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from DTW. 98% 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 92%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 70%. That is a 22-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
Virgin Atlantic is the most reliable carrier at DTW with 50% on-time. Air Canada runs 10%. That is a 40-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 22-point swing at DTW. The early morning block runs at 92%. 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 82%. Hit 50% around 1am, peaked at 100% around 6am. Currently at 98%, recovered past the morning. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (68% vs 75%). Mon was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
DTW has been bouncing between 58% and 90%. Best day was Apr 23 at 90%. Worst was Mar 18 at 58%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how DTW runs. Today's 98% is a good day by DTW standards.
About DTW Delays
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is currently running on time with 98% on-time departures and 88% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has averaged 68% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.