Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) in Fayetteville, NC is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 81% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 5 airlines flying 1 departures a day to 2 destinations, with cancellations at 1.9%.
- Departures on-time
- 81%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 5
Plan your departure from FAY
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 91% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 82% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.9%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from FAY
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 18 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 20 min |
| Friday | 79% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 28 min |
Busiest routes from FAY
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAY → CLT (Charlotte) | 233 | 81% | 15 min |
Where flights into FAY come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLT (Charlotte) → FAY | 233 | 80% | 17 min |
What causes delays at FAY
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing FAY.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather13%
Alternative airports near Fayetteville
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RDU — Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 62 mi | 80% | 17 min |
| OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport | 73 mi | 82% | 20 min |
| ILM — Wilmington International Airport | 74 mi | 81% | 17 min |
| MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport | 91 mi | 79% | 19 min |
| GSO — Piedmont Triad International Airport | 97 mi | 83% | 16 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at FAY
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 87% | 8 min | 116 |
| PSA Airlines | 85% | 16 min | 517 |
| Endeavor Air | 83% | 23 min | 230 |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 24 min | 220 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 73% | 30 min | 283 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at FAY?
- 19% of departures from Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 21 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from FAY?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 91% of the time at FAY, versus 67% around 7 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at FAY?
- 1.9% of scheduled departures from FAY were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,366 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.