IAD Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 59%, arrivals better at 90%. Late morning flights ran 30 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at IAD. Only 59% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 89%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 59%. That is a 30-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 23 miles away and running 87% today. If your route is available from both airports, DCA is the better bet right now.
IAD Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Washington Dulles International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 30-point swing at IAD. 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 held up fine at 84%. 8pm is where it broke down, dropping to 47%. Currently at 59%, well below the morning numbers. A 53-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (71% vs 76%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
IAD has been bouncing between 42% and 83%. Best day was Aug 26 at 83%. Worst was Jul 6 at 42%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how IAD runs.
About IAD Delays
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is currently experiencing significant delays with 59% on-time departures and 90% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Washington Dulles International Airport has averaged 71% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Washington Dulles 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.
Nearby alternatives include DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport), BWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport) and MDT (Harrisburg International Airport). When IAD is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Washington Dulles 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.