JAX Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 89%, arrivals worse at 73%. Early morning flights ran 26 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from JAX. 89% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 71%. That is a 26-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is 122 miles away and running 94% today. If your route is available from both airports, SFB is the better bet right now.
JAX Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Jacksonville International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 26-point swing at JAX. The early morning block runs at 97%. 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 93%. 6pm is where it broke down, dropping to 58%. A 42-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 75%, last week 74%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
JAX has been bouncing between 63% and 91%. Best day was May 16 at 91%. Worst was Jun 14 at 63%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how JAX runs. Today's 89% is a good day by JAX standards.
About JAX Delays
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is currently running on time with 89% on-time departures and 73% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Jacksonville International Airport has averaged 75% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Jacksonville 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 SAV (Savannah Hilton Head International Airport) and SFB (Orlando Sanford International Airport). When JAX is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Jacksonville 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.