Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 83% of its ~1 daily departures leave on time, 5 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 23 minutes. 2 airlines fly from Albany, GA to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 23 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 77%
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from ABY
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 93% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 85% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.8%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from ABY
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 30 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 36 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 28 min |
Busiest routes from ABY
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABY → ATL (Atlanta) | 477 | 82% | 23 min |
Where flights into ABY come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL (Atlanta) → ABY | 476 | 77% | 27 min |
What causes delays at ABY
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing ABY.
- Late-arriving aircraft1%
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather21%
Alternative airports near Albany
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLH — Tallahassee International Airport | 79 mi | 84% | 16 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 ABY?
- 17% of departures from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 23 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from ABY?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 93% of the time at ABY, versus 79% around 3 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at ABY?
- 1.8% of scheduled departures from ABY were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,351 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.