Alexandria International Airport (AEX): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) in Alexandria, LA is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 82% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 3 airlines flying 3 departures a day to 3 destinations, with cancellations at 2.8%.
- Departures on-time
- 82%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 18 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 3
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from AEX
Busiest routes from AEX
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEX → DFW | 1,045 | 80% | 18 min |
Airline performance at AEX
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 85% | 22 min | 574 |
| Envoy Air | 83% | 13 min | 698 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 20 min | 1,472 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at AEX?
- 18% of departures from Alexandria International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 18 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from AEX?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 92% of the time at AEX, versus 75% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at AEX?
- 2.8% of scheduled departures from AEX were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,744 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.