SLC Today
Decent day. Departures at 79%, arrivals better at 95%. Early morning flights ran 11 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 87%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at SLC. 79% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 87%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 76%. That is a 11-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
SLC Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Salt Lake City International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 11-point swing at SLC. The early morning block runs at 87%. 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 85%. Hit 68% around 8am, peaked at 100% around 4am. Evening is thinning out and improving to 85%. A 32-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (81% vs 84%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
SLC has been bouncing between 60% and 89%. Best day was Mar 21 at 89%. Worst was Apr 2 at 60%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how SLC runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About SLC Delays
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 79% on-time departures and 95% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Salt Lake City International Airport has averaged 81% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Salt Lake City 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.
Early morning departures from Salt Lake City 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.