MSY Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 85%, arrivals slightly better at 89%. Late morning flights ran 56 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 56-point swing at MSY. The late morning block runs at 93%. 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 93%. 10pm is where it broke down, dropping to 26%. A 74-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 21 points from last week (56% vs 77%). Arrivals down 15 points too. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
MSY has been bouncing between 51% and 94%. Best day was Feb 19 at 94%. Worst was Mar 16 at 51%. The norm is 78-84%, 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 running on time with 85% on-time departures and 89% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has averaged 56% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans 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 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.