MLI Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for MLI.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 92%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 77%. That is a 15-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is 69 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, CID is the better bet right now.
MLI Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Quad City International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 15-point swing at MLI. The late morning block runs at 92%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 83%, last week 81%. Arrivals up 9 points. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
MLI has been bouncing between 56% and 100%. Best day was Mar 25 at 100%. Worst was Apr 18 at 56%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how MLI runs.
About MLI Delays
Quad City International Airport has averaged 83% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Quad City 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 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.