IND Today
Decent day. Departures at 79%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at IND. 79% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 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: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 73%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is 98 miles away and running 88% today. If your route is available from both airports, CVG is the better bet right now.
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 20-point swing at IND. The early morning block runs at 93%. 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 91%. Hit 67% around 1am, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 79%, well below the morning numbers. A 33-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (79% vs 83%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
IND has been bouncing between 38% and 90%. Best day was Feb 15 at 90%. Worst was Mar 16 at 38%. The norm is 74-80%, 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 79% on-time departures and 80% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Indianapolis International Airport has averaged 79% 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 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 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.