Alpena County Regional Airport (APN): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 83% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 5 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 21 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Alpena, MI to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from APN
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 2 p.m.
- 86% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 94% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.9%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from APN
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 28 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 94% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 21 min |
| Friday | 81% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 18 min |
Busiest routes from APN
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| APN → DTW (Detroit) | 631 | 83% | 20 min |
Where flights into APN come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTW (Detroit) → APN | 631 | 81% | 16 min |
What causes delays at APN
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing APN.
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather24%
Alternative airports near Alpena
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLN — Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport | 69 mi | 81% | 21 min |
| CIU — Chippewa County International Airport | 91 mi | 80% | 24 min |
| TVC — Cherry Capital Airport | 102 mi | 76% | 23 min |
| MBS — MBS International Airport | 110 mi | 79% | 24 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 APN?
- 17% of departures from Alpena County 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%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from APN?
- Flights scheduled around 2 p.m. depart on time 86% of the time at APN, versus 81% around 10 a.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at APN?
- 3.9% of scheduled departures from APN were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,313 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.