SYR Today
Decent day. Departures at 80%, arrivals better at 100%. Afternoon flights ran 25 points better than evening. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
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: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 97%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 72%. That is a 25-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
SYR Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Afternoon vs Evening is a 25-point swing at SYR. The afternoon 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 87%. Hit 46% around 7pm, peaked at 100% around 12am. A 54-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (80% vs 83%). Arrivals down 6 points too. Sun was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
SYR has been bouncing between 54% and 90%. Best day was Sep 10 at 90%. Worst was Aug 10 at 54%. The norm is 73-79%, 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 100% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Syracuse Hancock International Airport has averaged 80% 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 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 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.