HOU Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 93%, arrivals slightly better at 96%. Early morning flights ran 79 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from HOU. 93% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 16%. That is a 79-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
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 79-point swing at HOU. The early morning block runs at 95%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 83%. 4pm is where it broke down, dropping to 11%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 53%. A 89-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 12 points from last week (63% vs 75%). Arrivals down 5 points too. Fri was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
HOU has been bouncing between 41% and 84%. Best day was Apr 11 at 84%. Worst was Mar 16 at 41%. The norm is 66-72%, which is just how HOU runs. Today's 93% is a good day by HOU standards.
About HOU Delays
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is currently running on time with 93% on-time departures and 96% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
William P. Hobby Airport has averaged 63% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
William P. Hobby 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.
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.