MSY Today
Decent day. Departures at 72%. Early morning flights ran 33 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at MSY. 72% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 67%. That is a 33-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is 65 miles away and running 80% 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 33-point swing at MSY. 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 96%. 2am is where it broke down, dropping to 25%. Currently at 72%, well below the morning numbers. A 75-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (81% vs 77%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
MSY has been bouncing between 47% and 91%. Best day was Jun 30 at 91%. Worst was Jun 18 at 47%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how MSY runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About MSY Delays
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 72% on-time departures and 72% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has averaged 81% 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.