FAI Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 68%, arrivals worse at 39%. Early morning flights ran 28 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 82%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at FAI. 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 82%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 54%. That is a 28-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 Evening is a 28-point swing at FAI. The early morning block runs at 82%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 76%. Hit 40% around 2pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. Evening is thinning out and improving to 75%. A 60-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points better on departures (68% vs 65%). Arrivals up 5 points. Fri was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
FAI has been bouncing between 53% and 84%. Best day was Apr 12 at 84%. Worst was Mar 20 at 53%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how FAI runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About FAI Delays
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 68% on-time departures and 39% 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.