Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) in Scottsbluff, NE is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 81% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 1 airlines flying 2 departures a day to 1 destinations, with cancellations at 2.1%.
- Departures on-time
- 81%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 26 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from BFF
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 83% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.1%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from BFF
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 75% | 44 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 44 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 29 min |
| Friday | 80% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 24 min |
Busiest routes from BFF
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFF → DEN (Denver) | 626 | 78% | 28 min |
Where flights into BFF come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → BFF | 626 | 79% | 16 min |
What causes delays at BFF
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing BFF.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations36%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather9%
Alternative airports near Scottsbluff
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYS — Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field | 80 mi | 85% | 18 min |
| LAR — Laramie Regional Airport | 114 mi | 80% | 23 min |
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Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at BFF?
- 19% of departures from Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 26 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at BFF?
- 2.1% of scheduled departures from BFF were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,305 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.