MDT Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for MDT.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 55%. That is a 45-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 70 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, BWI is the better bet right now.
MDT Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Harrisburg International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 45-point swing at MDT. The early morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 73%, last week 75%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
MDT has been bouncing between 58% and 98%. Best day was Jun 3 at 98%. Worst was Jul 9 at 58%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how MDT runs.
About MDT Delays
Harrisburg International Airport has averaged 73% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Harrisburg 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 BWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport), ABE (Lehigh Valley International Airport) and PHL (Philadelphia International Airport). When MDT is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Harrisburg 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.