HOU Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 6%. Late morning flights ran 70 points better than early morning. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Early Morning is a 70-point swing at HOU. The late morning block runs at 89%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning was already rough at 54%. Hit 10% around 5am, peaked at 100% around 10am. Currently at 6%, well below the morning numbers. A 90-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 22 points from last week (39% vs 61%). Arrivals down 19 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
HOU has been bouncing between 32% and 82%. Best day was Feb 16 at 82%. Worst was Mar 17 at 32%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how HOU runs. Today's 6% is well below the norm.
About HOU Delays
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is currently experiencing significant delays with 6% on-time departures. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
William P. Hobby Airport has averaged 39% 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.