EWR Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 68%, arrivals slightly better at 75%. Early morning flights ran 46 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at EWR. 68% on-time. About 1 in 3 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 89%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 43%. That is a 46-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at EWR
Air Canada is the most reliable carrier at EWR with 36% on-time. Aeromexico runs 13%. That is a 23-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 46-point swing at EWR. The early morning block runs at 89%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 75%. 3am is where it broke down, dropping to 25%. A 68-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points better on departures (70% vs 67%). Arrivals up 5 points. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
EWR has been bouncing between 46% and 89%. Best day was Apr 22 at 89%. Worst was Mar 23 at 46%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how EWR runs.
About EWR Delays
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 68% on-time departures and 75% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Newark Liberty International Airport has averaged 70% 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.