EWR Today
Bad day, not the worst this week. Departures at 12%, arrivals better at 85%. Early morning flights ran 72 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at EWR. Only 12% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 96%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 24%. That is a 72-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 21 miles away and running 36% today. If your route is available from both airports, JFK is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at EWR
United Airlines is the most reliable carrier at EWR with 36% on-time. Aeromexico runs 9%. That is a 27-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
EWR Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Newark Liberty International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 72-point swing at EWR. The early morning block runs at 96%. 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 86%. 1am is where it broke down, dropping to 7%. Currently at 12%, well below the morning numbers. A 93-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 43 points from last week (15% vs 58%). Arrivals down 31 points too. Tue was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
EWR has been bouncing between 15% and 89%. Best day was May 5 at 89%. Worst was Aug 3 at 15%. The norm is 68-74%, which is just how EWR runs. Today's 12% is well below the norm.
About EWR Delays
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is currently experiencing significant delays with 12% on-time departures and 85% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Newark Liberty International Airport has averaged 15% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Newark Liberty International 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 LGA (LaGuardia Airport), JFK (John F. Kennedy International Airport) and HPN (Westchester County Airport). When EWR is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Newark Liberty 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.