Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) in Fort Dodge, IA is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 79% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 1 airlines flying 2 departures a day to 3 destinations, with cancellations at 3.4%.
- Departures on-time
- 79%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 28 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from FOD
Busiest routes from FOD
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOD → ORD | 619 | 77% | 28 min |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at FOD?
- 21% of departures from Fort Dodge Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 28 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from FOD?
- Flights scheduled around 12 p.m. depart on time 86% of the time at FOD, versus 75% around 2 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at FOD?
- 3.4% of scheduled departures from FOD were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 1,256 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.