MDT Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%. Early morning flights ran 45 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at MDT. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 52%. 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 86% 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 Evening is a 45-point swing at MDT. 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 96%. 8pm is where it broke down, dropping to 37%. Currently at 84%, well below the morning numbers. A 63-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 84%, last week 85%. Arrivals up 8 points. Sun was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
MDT has been bouncing between 54% and 91%. Best day was Aug 25 at 91%. Worst was Aug 10 at 54%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how MDT runs.
About MDT Delays
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures and 86% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Harrisburg International Airport has averaged 84% 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.