MLI Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 100%, arrivals worse at 58%. Early morning flights ran 17 points better than late morning. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from MLI. 100% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 83%. That is a 17-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
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 17-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
Morning held up fine at 92%. Hit 67% around 10am, peaked at 100% around 12am. A 33-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (81% vs 85%). Arrivals down 9 points too. Mon was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
MLI has been bouncing between 41% and 100%. Best day was Mar 25 at 100%. Worst was Feb 18 at 41%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how MLI runs. Today's 100% is a good day by MLI standards.
About MLI Delays
Quad City International Airport (MLI) is currently running on time with 100% on-time departures and 58% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Quad City International Airport has averaged 81% 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 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.