EWR Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 54%, arrivals better at 83%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 91%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at EWR. Only 54% 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 91%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 71%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 21 miles away and running 70% today. If your route is available from both airports, JFK is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at EWR
El Al is the most reliable carrier at EWR with 67% on-time. Delta Air Lines runs 41%. That is a 26-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 Midday is a 20-point swing at EWR. The early morning block runs at 91%. 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 84%. Hit 56% around 2am, peaked at 92% around 6am. Currently at 54%, well below the morning numbers. A 36-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 74%, last week 74%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
EWR has been bouncing between 29% and 83%. Best day was Jun 30 at 83%. Worst was Jul 18 at 29%. The norm is 63-69%, which is just how EWR runs. Today's 54% is well below the norm.
About EWR Delays
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is currently experiencing significant delays with 54% on-time departures and 83% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Newark Liberty International Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. 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.