MSY Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 97%, arrivals worse at 58%. Early morning flights ran 49 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from MSY. 97% 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 96%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 47%. That is a 49-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) is 65 miles away and running 100% 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 49-point swing at MSY. The early morning block runs at 96%. 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 88%. 11pm is where it broke down, dropping to 33%. A 67-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 9 points from last week (74% vs 83%). Arrivals down 7 points too. Fri 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's 97% is a good day by MSY standards.
About MSY Delays
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is currently running on time with 97% on-time departures and 58% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has averaged 74% 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 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.