Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 83% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 5 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 23 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Dickinson, ND to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 83%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 23 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from DIK
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Friday
- 79% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.8%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from DIK
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 32 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 23 min |
| Fridaybest | 79% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 36 min |
Busiest routes from DIK
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIK → DEN (Denver) | 685 | 76% | 26 min |
Where flights into DIK come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → DIK | 685 | 76% | 25 min |
What causes delays at DIK
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing DIK.
- Late-arriving aircraft19%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather13%
Alternative airports near Dickinson
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS — Bismarck Municipal Airport | 97 mi | 81% | 19 min |
| XWA — Williston Basin International Airport | 110 mi | 80% | 25 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 DIK?
- 17% of departures from Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 23 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at DIK?
- 1.8% of scheduled departures from DIK were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,419 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.