Grand Forks International Airport (GFK): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 95% on-time in October 2024 but sank to 75% in January 2026. Across the year it averages 84% against a national 78%, over roughly 3 departures a day to 4 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 15 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Destinations
- 4
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 3
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from GFK
Busiest routes from GFK
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFK → MSP | 953 | 83% | 15 min |
Airline performance at GFK
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 85% | 13 min | 1,690 |
| Allegiant Air | 81% | 18 min | 371 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at GFK?
- 16% of departures from Grand Forks International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 15 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from GFK?
- Flights scheduled around 5 a.m. depart on time 91% of the time at GFK, versus 75% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at GFK?
- In this dataset, January 2026 was the weakest month at GFK, with 75% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at GFK?
- 0.9% of scheduled departures from GFK were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,097 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.