RAP Today
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Late Morning is a 67-point swing at RAP. 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
vs Last Week
This week is 11 points better on departures (78% vs 67%). Sun was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
RAP has been bouncing between 45% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 15 at 45%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how RAP runs.
About RAP Delays
Rapid City Regional Airport has averaged 78% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Rapid City Regional 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 CDR (Chadron Municipal Airport). When RAP is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Rapid City Regional 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.