YYC Today
Decent day. Departures at 79%, arrivals slightly better at 82%. Early morning flights ran 13 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at YYC. 79% 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: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 92%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 79%. That is a 13-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at YYC
avianca is the most reliable carrier at YYC with 60% on-time. Cathay Pacific runs 13%. That is a 47-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 Midday is a 13-point swing at YYC. The early morning block runs at 92%. 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 82%. Hit 10% around 2am, peaked at 97% around 11pm. Evening is thinning out and improving to 92%. A 87-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 5 points better on departures (83% vs 78%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
YYC has been bouncing between 64% and 88%. Best day was Aug 26 at 88%. Worst was Jul 19 at 64%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how YYC runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About YYC Delays
Calgary International Airport (YYC) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 79% on-time departures and 82% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Calgary International Airport has averaged 83% 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.