IND Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for IND.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 92%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 68%. That is a 24-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 98 miles away and running 60% today. If your route is available from both airports, CVG is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at IND
American Airlines is the most reliable carrier at IND with 72% on-time. Air New Zealand runs 37%. That is a 35-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
Early Morning vs Evening is a 24-point swing at IND. The early morning block runs at 92%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 15 points from last week (65% vs 80%). Arrivals down 16 points too. Wed was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
IND has been bouncing between 57% and 92%. Best day was Sep 6 at 92%. Worst was Aug 11 at 57%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how IND runs.
About IND Delays
Indianapolis International Airport has averaged 65% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.