MEM Today
Decent day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 80%, arrivals worse at 66%. Midday flights ran 23 points better than afternoon. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at MEM. 80% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 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: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 89%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 66%. That is a 23-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
Midday vs Afternoon is a 23-point swing at MEM. The midday block runs at 89%. 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%. Hit 58% around 3pm, peaked at 100% around 8am. A 42-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 21 points from last week (56% vs 77%). Arrivals down 11 points too. Tue was the worst day, Sat 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 64-70%, which is just how MEM runs. Today's 80% is a good day by MEM standards.
About MEM Delays
Memphis International Airport (MEM) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 66% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Memphis International Airport has averaged 56% 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 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.
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.