MLI Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for MLI.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 53%. That is a 47-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is 69 miles away and running 67% 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
Early Morning vs Late Morning is a 47-point swing at MLI. The early morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 7 points better on departures (89% vs 82%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
MLI has been bouncing between 55% and 96%. Best day was Aug 10 at 96%. Worst was Aug 6 at 55%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how MLI runs.
About MLI Delays
Quad City International Airport has averaged 89% on-time departures this week, making it highly 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.