YYC Today
Decent day. Departures at 74%, arrivals better at 85%. Early morning flights ran 17 points better than late morning. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 81%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at YYC. 74% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 81%. Late morning (9am - 12pm) drops to 64%. That is a 17-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at YYC
Aer Lingus is the most reliable carrier at YYC with 72% on-time. Cathay Pacific runs 20%. That is a 52-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
YYC Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Calgary International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Late Morning is a 17-point swing at YYC. The early morning block runs at 81%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 74%. Hit 28% around 3am, peaked at 86% around 6am. A 58-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 77%, last week 78%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
YYC has been bouncing between 56% and 90%. Best day was May 13 at 90%. Worst was May 16 at 56%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how YYC runs.
About YYC Delays
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 74% on-time departures and 85% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Calgary International Airport has averaged 77% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Calgary 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.
Early morning departures from Calgary 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.