Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 87% on-time in November 2024 but sank to 65% in April 2026. Across the year it averages 78% against a national 78%, over roughly 5 departures a day to 14 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 78%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 23 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Destinations
- 14
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 7
Plan your departure from AGS
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 87% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 80% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.5%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from AGS
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 19 min |
| Friday | 76% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 23 min |
Busiest routes from AGS
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGS → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 665 | 75% | 25 min |
| AGS → ATL (Atlanta) | 636 | 81% | 18 min |
| AGS → DCA (Washington) | 349 | 79% | 27 min |
Where flights into AGS come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → AGS | 664 | 74% | 23 min |
| ATL (Atlanta) → AGS | 636 | 80% | 19 min |
| DCA (Washington) → AGS | 348 | 58% | 45 min |
What causes delays at AGS
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing AGS.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather13%
Alternative airports near Augusta
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAE — Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 62 mi | 81% | 19 min |
| SAV — Savannah Hilton Head International Airport | 97 mi | 79% | 19 min |
| GSP — Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | 106 mi | 81% | 16 min |
| HHH — Hilton Head Airport | 108 mi | 80% | 20 min |
| CHS — Charleston International Airport | 116 mi | 80% | 18 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at AGS
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 84% | 19 min | 849 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 13 min | 302 |
| Delta Air Lines | 77% | 16 min | 996 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 27 min | 2,709 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 28 min | 390 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at AGS?
- 23% of departures from Augusta Regional At Bush Field left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, 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 AGS?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 87% of the time at AGS, versus 61% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at AGS?
- In this dataset, April 2026 was the weakest month at AGS, with 65% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at AGS?
- 3.5% of scheduled departures from AGS were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 5,366 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.