RIC Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 89%. Afternoon flights ran 24 points better than late morning. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 81%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from RIC. 89% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 81%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 57%. That is a 24-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is 52 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, PHF is the better bet right now.
RIC Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Richmond International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Afternoon vs Late Morning is a 24-point swing at RIC. The afternoon block runs at 81%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 71%. Hit 41% around 9am, peaked at 100% around 12am. Currently at 89%, recovered past the morning. A 59-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 8 points from last week (68% vs 76%). Arrivals down 8 points too. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
RIC has been bouncing between 61% and 91%. Best day was Apr 11 at 91%. Worst was Jun 15 at 61%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how RIC runs. Today's 89% is a good day by RIC standards.
About RIC Delays
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is currently running on time with 89% on-time departures and 88% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Richmond International Airport has averaged 68% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Richmond International 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 PHF (Newport News Williamsburg International Airport), ORF (Norfolk International Airport) and DCA (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport). When RIC is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Richmond 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.