Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 86% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 8 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 17 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Brainerd, MN to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 86%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 17 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from BRD
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 88% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.0%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from BRD
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 16 min |
| Friday | 82% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 22 min |
Busiest routes from BRD
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRD → MSP (Minneapolis) | 630 | 83% | 18 min |
Where flights into BRD come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP (Minneapolis) → BRD | 631 | 84% | 14 min |
What causes delays at BRD
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing BRD.
- Airline operations65%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather25%
Alternative airports near Brainerd
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJI — Bemidji Regional Airport | 85 mi | 86% | 18 min |
| HIB — Range Regional Airport | 91 mi | 86% | 18 min |
| DLH — Duluth International Airport | 97 mi | 82% | 21 min |
| MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 114 mi | 81% | 15 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 BRD?
- 14% of departures from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 17 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at BRD?
- 1% of scheduled departures from BRD were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,280 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.