IAH Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 12%, arrivals better at 68%. Early morning flights ran 59 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 78%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at IAH. Only 12% 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: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 78%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 19%. That is a 59-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is 24 miles away and running 20% today. If your route is available from both airports, HOU is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at IAH
Air New Zealand is the most reliable carrier at IAH with 61% on-time. British Airways runs 44%. That is a 17-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landed | United Airlines | UA2275 | Chicago (ORD) | 14:27 | 14:27 | — |
| Arrived | Virgin Australia Regional | VA8212 | New York (LGA) | 14:27 | 16:15 | E14 |
| Arrived | Air New Zealand | NZ6677 | New York (LGA) | 14:27 | 16:15 | E14 |
| Arrived | United Airlines | UA2275 | New York (LGA) | 14:27 | 16:15 | E14 |
| Departed | United Airlines | UA5765 | Shreveport (SHV) | 14:28 | 15:16 | E23 |
| Departed | Air New Zealand | NZ6705 | Shreveport (SHV) | 14:28 | 15:16 | E23 |
| Departed | Copa Airlines | CM1692 | Shreveport (SHV) | 14:28 | 15:16 | E23 |
| Scheduled | Thai Airways | TG7557 | Istanbul (IST) | 14:30 | 14:30 | D14 |
| Scheduled | Turkish Airlines | TK134 | Istanbul (IST) | 14:30 | 14:30 | D14 |
| Scheduled | IndiGo Air | 6E4012 | Istanbul (IST) | 14:30 | 14:30 | D14 |
| Canceled | United Airlines | UA4902 | Panama City Beach (ECP) | 14:30 | — | B55 |
| Arrived | United Airlines | UA2369 | Anchorage (ANC) | 14:30 | 15:45 | E16 |
| Arrived | Air New Zealand | NZ6861 | Philadelphia (PHL) | 14:31 | 16:00 | C15 |
| Arrived | Air Canada | AC3822 | San Antonio (SAT) | 14:31 | 15:45 | C31 |
| Arrived | Turkish Airlines | TK8894 | San Antonio (SAT) | 14:31 | 15:45 | C31 |
| Arrived | Air New Zealand | NZ6634 | Dulles (IAD) | 14:31 | 15:30 | C9 |
| Arrived | Air New Zealand | NZ6617 | San Antonio (SAT) | 14:31 | 15:45 | C31 |
| Arrived | Copa Airlines | CM1673 | San Antonio (SAT) | 14:31 | 15:45 | C31 |
| Landed | United Airlines | UA697 | Chicago (ORD) | 14:31 | 14:31 | — |
| Arrived | United Airlines | UA2748 | Philadelphia (PHL) | 14:31 | 16:00 | C15 |
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 59-point swing at IAH. The early morning block runs at 78%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 61%. 2pm is where it broke down, dropping to 7%. Currently at 12%, well below the morning numbers. A 93-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 38 points from last week (37% vs 75%). Arrivals down 15 points too. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
IAH has been bouncing between 34% and 89%. Best day was May 13 at 89%. Worst was May 1 at 34%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how IAH runs. Today's 12% is well below the norm.
About IAH Delays
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is currently experiencing significant delays with 12% on-time departures and 68% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has averaged 37% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.