North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Build in buffer at North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB): only 61% of departures leave on time, 17 points below the US average, and the mean departure delay is 49 minutes. It remains a major gateway for Clarksburg/Fairmont, WV, with 2 carriers serving 6 nonstop destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 61%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 49 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 64%
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Destinations
- 6
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from CKB
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Monday
- 76% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.5%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from CKB
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 76% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 63% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 61% | 39 min |
| Thursday | 49% | 51 min |
| Friday | 69% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 42 min |
| Sunday | 46% | 86 min |
Busiest routes from CKB
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKB → ORD (Chicago) | 109 | 75% | 32 min |
| CKB → SFB (Sanford) | 107 | 44% | 82 min |
Where flights into CKB come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORD (Chicago) → CKB | 109 | 46% | 49 min |
| SFB (Sanford) → CKB | 107 | 63% | 35 min |
What causes delays at CKB
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing CKB.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Alternative airports near Clarksburg/Fairmont
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGW — Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field | 29 mi | 78% | 47 min |
| PIT — Pittsburgh International Airport | 83 mi | 83% | 14 min |
| CRW — Yeager Airport | 97 mi | 76% | 26 min |
| JST — John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport | 102 mi | 79% | 42 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at CKB
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 21 min | 207 |
| Allegiant Air | 50% | 62 min | 437 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at CKB?
- 39% of departures from North Central West Virginia Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 49 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at CKB?
- 2.5% of scheduled departures from CKB were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 644 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.