Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) in Fort Dodge, IA is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 78% 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 3.6%.
- Departures on-time
- 78%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 29 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from FOD
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 12 p.m.
- 86% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 80% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.6%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from FOD
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 38 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 50 min |
| Friday | 74% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 80% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 38 min |
Busiest routes from FOD
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOD → ORD (Chicago) | 571 | 76% | 28 min |
Where flights into FOD come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORD (Chicago) → FOD | 571 | 74% | 18 min |
What causes delays at FOD
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing FOD.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather2%
Alternative airports near Fort Dodge
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCW — Mason City Municipal Airport | 61 mi | 80% | 28 min |
| DSM — Des Moines International Airport | 76 mi | 82% | 19 min |
| ALO — Waterloo Regional Airport | 91 mi | 79% | 26 min |
| SUX — Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | 112 mi | 77% | 27 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 FOD?
- 22% of departures from Fort Dodge Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 29 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 65% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at FOD?
- 3.6% of scheduled departures from FOD were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,319 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.