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
Plan your departure from AEX
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 92% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 86% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.8%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from AEX
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 81% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 17 min |
Busiest routes from AEX
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEX → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 1,045 | 80% | 18 min |
Where flights into AEX come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → AEX | 1,045 | 82% | 14 min |
What causes delays at AEX
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing AEX.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather21%
Alternative airports near Alexandria
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFT — Lafayette Regional Airport | 84 mi | 79% | 23 min |
| MLU — Monroe Regional Airport | 87 mi | 83% | 19 min |
| LCH — Lake Charles Regional Airport | 92 mi | 80% | 24 min |
| BTR — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | 99 mi | 80% | 20 min |
| SHV — Shreveport Regional Airport | 108 mi | 80% | 21 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
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.