MEM Today
Decent day. Departures at 76%, arrivals slightly better at 82%. Early morning flights ran 39 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 91%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at MEM. 76% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 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 91%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 52%. That is a 39-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
MEM Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Memphis International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 39-point swing at MEM. The early morning block runs at 91%. 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 85%. 8pm is where it broke down, dropping to 31%. A 66-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 11 points better on departures (69% vs 58%). Arrivals down 11 points too. Fri was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
MEM has been bouncing between 38% and 89%. Best day was Apr 25 at 89%. Worst was Apr 28 at 38%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how MEM runs.
About MEM Delays
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 76% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Memphis International Airport has averaged 69% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Memphis 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.
Early morning departures from Memphis 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.