MCI Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 91%, arrivals slightly worse at 82%. Late morning flights ran 31 points better than afternoon. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 98%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from MCI. 91% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 98%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 67%. That is a 31-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
MCI Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Kansas City International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 31-point swing at MCI. The late morning block runs at 98%. 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 97%. 3pm is where it broke down, dropping to 64%. A 36-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 13 points from last week (76% vs 89%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
MCI has been bouncing between 37% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 16 at 37%. The norm is 80-86%, which is just how MCI runs.
About MCI Delays
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is currently running on time with 91% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Kansas City International Airport has averaged 76% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Kansas City 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.
Early morning departures from Kansas City 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.