JFK Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 62%, arrivals better at 90%. Late morning flights ran 40 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 81%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 40-point swing at JFK. 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%. 9pm is where it broke down, dropping to 29%. Currently at 62%, well below the morning numbers. A 59-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 12 points from last week (51% vs 63%). Arrivals down 8 points too. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
JFK has been bouncing between 45% and 83%. Best day was Mar 4 at 83%. Worst was Mar 17 at 45%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how JFK runs.
About JFK Delays
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 62% on-time departures and 90% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
John F. Kennedy International Airport has averaged 51% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
John F. Kennedy 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 LGA (LaGuardia Airport), EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport), HPN (Westchester County Airport), ISP (Long Island MacArthur Airport) and SWF (New York Stewart International Airport). When JFK is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from John F. Kennedy 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.