OMA Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for OMA.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 77%. That is a 13-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Lincoln Airport (LNK) is 55 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, LNK is the better bet right now.
OMA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Eppley Airfield.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 13-point swing at OMA. The early morning block runs at 90%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 7 points from last week (78% vs 85%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
OMA has been bouncing between 45% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 11 at 45%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how OMA runs.
About OMA Delays
Eppley Airfield has averaged 78% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Eppley Airfield 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 LNK (Lincoln Airport). When OMA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Eppley Airfield 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.