SYR Today
Decent day. Departures at 80%, arrivals worse at 67%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at SYR. 80% 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: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 97%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 88%. That is a 9-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) is 79 miles away and running 86% today. If your route is available from both airports, ROC is the better bet right now.
SYR Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Late Morning is a 9-point swing at SYR. The midday block runs at 97%. 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 91%. Hit 33% around 1am, peaked at 100% around 6am. Currently at 80%, well below the morning numbers. A 67-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 84%, last week 83%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
SYR has been bouncing between 38% and 91%. Best day was May 2 at 91%. Worst was Mar 17 at 38%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how SYR runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About SYR Delays
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 67% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Syracuse Hancock International Airport has averaged 84% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Syracuse Hancock 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 ROC (Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport). When SYR is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Syracuse Hancock 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.