MCO Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 51%, arrivals better at 72%. Late morning flights ran 39 points better than afternoon. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 76%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 39-point swing at MCO. The late morning block runs at 76%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 60%. Hit 10% around 9pm, peaked at 91% around 10am. A 81-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 26 points from last week (40% vs 66%). Arrivals down 25 points too. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
MCO has been bouncing between 26% and 84%. Best day was Feb 19 at 84%. Worst was Feb 28 at 26%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how MCO runs. Today's 51% is well below the norm.
About MCO Delays
Orlando International Airport (MCO) is currently experiencing significant delays with 51% on-time departures and 72% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Orlando International Airport has averaged 40% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Orlando 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 SFB (Orlando Sanford International Airport), TPA (Tampa International Airport), SRQ (Sarasota Bradenton International Airport) and RSW (Southwest Florida International Airport). When MCO is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Orlando 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.