JAN Today
Decent day. Departures at 80%, arrivals better at 100%. Early morning flights ran 17 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 91%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at JAN. 80% 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 91%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 74%. That is a 17-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
JAN Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 17-point swing at JAN. The early morning block runs at 91%. 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 88%. Hit 57% around 11pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 43-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 80%, last week 78%. Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
JAN has been bouncing between 43% and 93%. Best day was Jul 28 at 93%. Worst was Jun 19 at 43%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how JAN runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About JAN Delays
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 100% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport has averaged 80% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers 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.
Early morning departures from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers 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.