FAI Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for FAI.
If you can choose your departure time: evening flights (6pm - 10pm) run at 85%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 51%. That is a 34-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
FAI Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Fairbanks International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Evening vs Early Morning is a 34-point swing at FAI. The evening block runs at 85%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 63%, last week 64%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
FAI has been bouncing between 42% and 85%. Best day was May 2 at 85%. Worst was Feb 14 at 42%. The norm is 60-66%, which is just how FAI runs.
About FAI Delays
Fairbanks International Airport has averaged 63% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Fairbanks International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Early morning departures from Fairbanks 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.