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 85%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 63%. That is a 22-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 Late Morning is a 22-point swing at RAP. The early morning block runs at 85%. 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 4 points worse on departures (75% vs 79%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
RAP has been bouncing between 64% and 91%. Best day was May 2 at 91%. Worst was May 5 at 64%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how RAP runs.
About RAP Delays
Rapid City Regional Airport has averaged 75% 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 airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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.