MEM Today
Clean day. Departures at 87%, arrivals worse at 72%. Late morning flights ran 47 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 94%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from MEM. 87% 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 94%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 47%. That is a 47-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
Late Morning vs Evening is a 47-point swing at MEM. The late morning block runs at 94%. 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 91%. 6pm is where it broke down, dropping to 38%. A 62-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 16 points better on departures (78% vs 62%). Arrivals down 13 points too. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
MEM has been bouncing between 44% and 87%. Best day was Sep 8 at 87%. Worst was Jul 7 at 44%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how MEM runs. Today's 87% is a good day by MEM standards.
About MEM Delays
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is currently running on time with 87% on-time departures and 72% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Memphis International Airport has averaged 78% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. 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.