RAP Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for RAP.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 84%. That is a 16-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) is 83 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, CDR is the better bet right now.
RAP Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Rapid City Regional Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 16-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
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 83%, last week 82%. Mon was the worst day, Thu 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 77-83%, which is just how RAP runs.
About RAP Delays
Rapid City Regional Airport has averaged 83% 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.