XNA Today
Clean day. Departures at 89%, arrivals slightly worse at 86%. Late morning flights ran 28 points better than afternoon. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from XNA. 89% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 97%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 69%. That is a 28-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
XNA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Northwest Arkansas National Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 28-point swing at XNA. The late morning 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 61% around 3pm, peaked at 100% around 9am. Evening is thinning out and improving to 83%. A 39-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 80%, last week 81%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
XNA has been bouncing between 45% and 94%. Best day was May 3 at 94%. Worst was Jun 8 at 45%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how XNA runs. Today's 89% is a good day by XNA standards.
About XNA Delays
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) is currently running on time with 89% on-time departures and 86% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
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 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 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.