IAH Today
Decent day. Departures at 72%. Late morning flights ran 43 points better than midday. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at IAH. 72% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 90%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 47%. That is a 43-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at IAH
American Airlines is the most reliable carrier at IAH with 87% on-time. Great Barrier Airlines runs 37%. That is a 50-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
IAH Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled | EVA Airways | BR51 | Taoyuan (TPE) | 01:10 | 01:10 | 11 |
| Scheduled | Thai Airways | TG6265 | Taoyuan (TPE) | 01:10 | 01:10 | 11 |
| In Air | Volaris | Y42542 | Denver (DEN) | 22:38 | 22:43 | A18 |
| In Air | Frontier Airlines | F93205 | Denver (DEN) | 22:38 | 22:43 | A18 |
| In Air | VivaAerobus | VB617 | Monterrey (MTY) | 23:10 | 23:29 | D17 |
| Scheduled | United Airlines | UA1004 | Quito (UIO) | 23:45 | 23:45 | E8 |
| Scheduled | Avianca | AV2249 | Bogota (BOG) | 23:59 | 23:59 | E16 |
| Scheduled | Air New Zealand | NZ9954 | Bogota (BOG) | 23:59 | 23:59 | E16 |
| Scheduled | United Airlines | UA209 | Bogota (BOG) | 23:59 | 23:59 | E16 |
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Midday is a 43-point swing at IAH. The late morning block runs at 90%. 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 87%. 2pm is where it broke down, dropping to 31%. Currently at 72%, well below the morning numbers. A 69-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (75% vs 82%). Arrivals down 5 points too. Sun was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
IAH has been bouncing between 38% and 92%. Best day was Aug 26 at 92%. Worst was Jun 20 at 38%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how IAH runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About IAH Delays
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 72% on-time departures and 73% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has averaged 75% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
George Bush Intercontinental 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 HOU (William P. Hobby Airport). When IAH is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from George Bush Intercontinental 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.