Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 84% of its ~3 daily departures leave on time, 6 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 14 minutes. 3 airlines fly from Mosinee, WI to 2 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 14 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 3
Plan your departure from CWA
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 7 a.m.
- 91% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 84% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.7%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from CWA
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 16 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 19 min |
Busiest routes from CWA
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CWA → ORD (Chicago) | 1,004 | 79% | 18 min |
Where flights into CWA come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORD (Chicago) → CWA | 1,004 | 76% | 17 min |
What causes delays at CWA
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing CWA.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather10%
Alternative airports near Mosinee
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHI — Rhinelander Oneida County Airport | 60 mi | 86% | 15 min |
| ATW — Appleton International Airport | 67 mi | 81% | 20 min |
| GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport | 78 mi | 82% | 18 min |
| EAU — Chippewa Valley Regional Airport | 89 mi | 79% | 31 min |
| LSE — La Crosse Regional Airport | 100 mi | 83% | 15 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at CWA
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 89% | 10 min | 367 |
| Envoy Air | 82% | 16 min | 1,315 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at CWA?
- 17% of departures from Central Wisconsin Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 14 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from CWA?
- Flights scheduled around 7 a.m. depart on time 91% of the time at CWA, versus 63% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at CWA?
- 2.7% of scheduled departures from CWA were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,685 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.