XNA Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for XNA.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 95%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 66%. That is a 29-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) is 84 miles away and running 100% 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
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 29-point swing at XNA. The late morning block runs at 95%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 8 points from last week (81% vs 89%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
XNA has been bouncing between 63% and 96%. Best day was Sep 7 at 96%. Worst was Jun 22 at 63%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how XNA runs.
About XNA Delays
Northwest Arkansas National Airport has averaged 81% 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.