IND Today
Decent day. Departures at 76%, arrivals slightly better at 81%. Late morning flights ran 16 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 81%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at IND. 76% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 81%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 65%. That is a 16-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 98 miles away and running 94% today. If your route is available from both airports, CVG is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at IND
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at IND with 73% on-time. Air Canada runs 50%. That is a 23-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
IND Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Indianapolis International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 16-point swing at IND. The late morning block runs at 81%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 75%. Hit 44% around 5am, peaked at 100% around 12am. A 56-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (73% vs 76%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
IND has been bouncing between 57% and 94%. Best day was Jun 3 at 94%. Worst was Jun 12 at 57%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how IND runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About IND Delays
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 76% on-time departures and 81% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Indianapolis International Airport has averaged 73% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Indianapolis 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 CVG (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport), FWA (Fort Wayne International Airport) and SDF (Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport). When IND is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Indianapolis 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.