Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 16 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Brainerd, MN to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 86%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 16 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 85%
- 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 departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 92% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 90% 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 | 83% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 90% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 14 min |
| Friday | 83% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 21 min |
Busiest routes from BRD
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRD → MSP (Minneapolis) | 631 | 85% | 16 min |
Where flights into BRD come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP (Minneapolis) → BRD | 632 | 85% | 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 operations64%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather27%
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 | 87% | 16 min |
| HIB — Range Regional Airport | 91 mi | 86% | 17 min |
| DLH — Duluth International Airport | 97 mi | 82% | 20 min |
| MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | 114 mi | 81% | 14 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 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 16 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from BRD?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 92% of the time at BRD, versus 82% around 11 a.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- 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 1,334 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.