MSY Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for MSY.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 99%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 71%. That is a 28-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is 65 miles away and running 51% today. If your route is available from both airports, BTR is the better bet right now.
MSY Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 28-point swing at MSY. The early morning block runs at 99%. 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 5 points better on departures (84% vs 79%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
MSY has been bouncing between 45% and 92%. Best day was Aug 19 at 92%. Worst was Jun 18 at 45%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how MSY runs.
About MSY Delays
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has averaged 84% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans 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 BTR (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) and GPT (Gulfport Biloxi International Airport). When MSY is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Louis Armstrong New Orleans 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.