XNA Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for XNA.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 67%. That is a 33-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) is 84 miles away and running 75% today. If your route is available from both airports, SGF is the better bet right now.
XNA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Northwest Arkansas National Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 33-point swing at XNA. The early morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (80% vs 84%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
XNA has been bouncing between 39% and 100%. Best day was May 2 at 100%. Worst was Mar 16 at 39%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how XNA runs.
About XNA Delays
Northwest Arkansas National Airport has averaged 80% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Northwest Arkansas National 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 SGF (Springfield Branson National Airport) and TUL (Tulsa International Airport). When XNA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Northwest Arkansas National 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.