MLI Today
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 64-point swing at MLI. The early morning block runs at 75%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 27 points from last week (50% vs 77%). Arrivals down 15 points too. Mon was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
MLI has been bouncing between 41% and 94%. Best day was Mar 9 at 94%. Worst was Feb 18 at 41%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how MLI runs.
About MLI Delays
Quad City International Airport has averaged 50% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Quad City 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.
Nearby alternatives include CID (The Eastern Iowa Airport). When MLI is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Quad City 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.