IAH Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 13%, arrivals better at 43%. Afternoon flights ran 23 points better than evening. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 63%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at IAH. Only 13% 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: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 63%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 40%. That is a 23-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 24 miles away and running 40% today. If your route is available from both airports, HOU is the better bet right now.
IAH Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Afternoon vs Evening is a 23-point swing at IAH. The afternoon block runs at 63%. 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 53%. Hit 23% around 11am, peaked at 68% around 8am. Currently at 13%, well below the morning numbers. A 45-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 8 points from last week (75% vs 83%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Fri was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
IAH has been bouncing between 34% and 90%. Best day was Feb 18 at 90%. Worst was Mar 8 at 34%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how IAH runs. Today's 13% is well below the norm.
About IAH Delays
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is currently experiencing significant delays with 13% on-time departures and 43% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 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 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 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.