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 92%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 41%. That is a 51-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 Evening is a 51-point swing at HOU. The early morning block runs at 92%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (68% vs 73%). Arrivals roughly the same. Wed was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
HOU has been bouncing between 44% and 86%. Best day was Aug 26 at 86%. Worst was Jun 20 at 44%. The norm is 66-72%, which is just how HOU runs.
About HOU Delays
William P. Hobby Airport has averaged 68% 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 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.