FAI Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 38%, arrivals better at 55%. Early morning flights ran 42 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at FAI. Only 38% 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 100%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 58%. That is a 42-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
Early Morning vs Midday is a 42-point swing at FAI. The early morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 78%. 11am is where it broke down, dropping to 36%. Currently at 38%, well below the morning numbers. A 64-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (68% vs 72%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
FAI has been bouncing between 48% and 83%. Best day was Sep 12 at 83%. Worst was Jun 16 at 48%. The norm is 66-72%, which is just how FAI runs. Today's 38% is well below the norm.
About FAI Delays
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is currently experiencing significant delays with 38% on-time departures and 55% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Fairbanks International Airport has averaged 68% 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 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.
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.