HOU Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for HOU.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 55%. That is a 38-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 24 miles away and running 80% today. If your route is available from both airports, IAH is the better bet right now.
HOU Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at William P. Hobby Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 38-point swing at HOU. The early morning block runs at 93%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 6 points better on departures (74% vs 68%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
HOU has been bouncing between 41% and 82%. Best day was May 30 at 82%. Worst was May 23 at 41%. The norm is 64-70%, which is just how HOU runs.
About HOU Delays
William P. Hobby Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
William P. Hobby 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 IAH (George Bush Intercontinental Airport). When HOU is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from William P. Hobby 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.