Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 87% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 9 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 21 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Aberdeen, SD to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 87%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 86%
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from ABR
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Friday
- 89% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 0.8%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from ABR
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 20 min |
| Fridaybest | 89% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 34 min |
Busiest routes from ABR
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABR → MSP (Minneapolis) | 754 | 87% | 20 min |
Where flights into ABR come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP (Minneapolis) → ABR | 754 | 86% | 16 min |
What causes delays at ABR
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing ABR.
- Airline operations83%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather12%
- Security1%
Alternative airports near Aberdeen
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATY — Watertown Regional Airport | 72 mi | 86% | 23 min |
| JMS — Jamestown Regional Airport | 103 mi | 84% | 19 min |
| PIR — Pierre Regional Airport | 117 mi | 84% | 21 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at ABR?
- 13% of departures from Aberdeen Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 21 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at ABR?
- 0.8% of scheduled departures from ABR were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,542 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.