RDU Today
Decent day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 70%, arrivals slightly better at 76%. Early morning flights ran 12 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at RDU. 70% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 81%. That is a 12-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is 122 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, ILM is the better bet right now.
RDU Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 12-point swing at RDU. The early morning block runs at 93%. 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%. Hit 66% around 10pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 70%, well below the morning numbers. A 34-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 5 points better on departures (82% vs 77%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
RDU has been bouncing between 54% and 86%. Best day was Feb 15 at 86%. Worst was Mar 13 at 54%. The norm is 71-77%, which is just how RDU runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About RDU Delays
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 70% on-time departures and 76% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has averaged 82% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Raleigh-Durham 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 GSO (Piedmont Triad International Airport) and ILM (Wilmington International Airport). When RDU is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Raleigh-Durham 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.