RDU · Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Raleigh/Durham, NC. All airports.
Share of flights 15+ min late, by month
departures
arrivals
usual for the month (departures)
Jan 2015 → Jul 2026; gridlines 10/20/30/40%
Recent months — departures
| Month | Flights | Late 15+ | vs usual | Cancelled | Avg min | Main cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 4,787 | 30.7% | +1.6 | 4.1% | 32 | Late aircraft |
| Jun 2026 | 4,615 | 21.6% | -2.6 | 2.1% | 20 | Late aircraft |
| May 2026 | 4,884 | 18.2% | -0.8 | 0.9% | 14 | Late aircraft |
| Apr 2026 | 4,748 | 16.8% | -0.8 | 0.6% | 13 | Late aircraft |
| Mar 2026 | 4,658 | 24.6% | +6.8 | 2.8% | 20 | Late aircraft |
| Feb 2026 | 3,954 | 18.4% | +4.6 | 3.7% | 15 | Late aircraft |
| Jan 2026 | 4,163 | 17.8% | +0.4 | 8.2% | 15 | Late aircraft |
| Dec 2025 | 4,803 | 25.3% | +6.2 | 1.7% | 21 | Late aircraft |
| Nov 2025 | 4,796 | 18.6% | +5.0 | 2.0% | 16 | Late aircraft |
| Oct 2025 | 4,929 | 19.1% | +5.1 | 0.6% | 14 | Late aircraft |
| Sep 2025 | 4,484 | 14.4% | -0.3 | 0.5% | 13 | Late aircraft |
| Aug 2025 | 4,640 | 21.4% | -0.8 | 1.3% | 18 | Late aircraft |
| Jul 2025 | 4,907 | 29.0% | +4.0 | 3.8% | 29 | Late aircraft |
| Jun 2025 | 4,864 | 25.6% | +1.5 | 2.1% | 23 | Late aircraft |
| May 2025 | 4,800 | 19.0% | -2.5 | 1.2% | 16 | Air traffic |
| Apr 2025 | 4,528 | 16.8% | -2.4 | 0.7% | 13 | Late aircraft |
| Mar 2025 | 4,579 | 16.8% | -1.0 | 1.0% | 15 | Late aircraft |
| Feb 2025 | 3,848 | 16.0% | +2.2 | 2.6% | 13 | Late aircraft |
| Jan 2025 | 4,205 | 14.9% | -2.5 | 2.9% | 14 | Late aircraft |
| Dec 2024 | 5,010 | 19.1% | -0.9 | 0.4% | 13 | Late aircraft |
| Nov 2024 | 5,064 | 12.6% | -2.7 | 0.1% | 9 | Late aircraft |
| Oct 2024 | 5,358 | 12.6% | -3.4 | 0.9% | 10 | Airline |
| Sep 2024 | 5,104 | 14.9% | +0.2 | 1.0% | 13 | Late aircraft |
| Aug 2024 | 5,535 | 25.4% | +3.2 | 3.3% | 26 | Late aircraft |
Airlines here, Nov 2025 (departures)
| Airline | Flights | Late | Canc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | 1,039 | 13.7% | 1.6% |
| United | 585 | 15.6% | 1.4% |
| Envoy | 83 | 15.9% | 1.2% |
| American | 800 | 16.2% | 1.4% |
| Southwest | 815 | 19.7% | 1.3% |
| JetBlue | 293 | 22.9% | 1.7% |
| Republic | 596 | 23.9% | 4.7% |
| Frontier | 386 | 24.9% | 3.1% |
| Alaska | 37 | 25.0% | 2.7% |
| PSA | 103 | 25.5% | 1.0% |
| Spirit | 59 | 26.8% | 5.1% |
Airlines with 30+ departures that month.
Worst days on record
| Date | Flights | Late | Canc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-25 | 141 | — | 100% |
| 2017-01-07 | 62 | 85% | 68% |
| 2016-01-23 | 63 | 69% | 79% |
| 2017-01-08 | 82 | 81% | 49% |
| 2016-01-22 | 89 | 35% | 81% |
| 2018-12-09 | 172 | 61% | 66% |
| 2022-01-16 | 137 | 49% | 72% |
| 2018-01-17 | 153 | 62% | 58% |
| 2015-02-17 | 93 | 65% | 48% |
| 2024-07-19 | 193 | 75% | 19% |
| 2026-01-26 | 142 | 62% | 45% |
| 2018-01-18 | 160 | 61% | 36% |
Departures; ranked by share late or cancelled.
FAA programs, last 90 days
None recorded.