ROC Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for ROC.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 99%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 79%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 55 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, BUF is the better bet right now.
ROC Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 20-point swing at ROC. The early morning block runs at 99%. 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 82%, last week 82%. Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
ROC has been bouncing between 40% and 93%. Best day was Apr 10 at 93%. Worst was Mar 17 at 40%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how ROC runs.
About ROC Delays
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport has averaged 82% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester 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 BUF (Buffalo Niagara International Airport), SYR (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) and YTZ (Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport). When ROC is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester 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.