Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, NE is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 78% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 2 airlines flying 3 departures a day to 3 destinations, with cancellations at 2.1%.
- Departures on-time
- 78%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 25 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from GRI
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 7 a.m.
- 88% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Friday
- 85% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.1%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from GRI
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 33 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 23 min |
| Fridaybest | 85% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 35 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 22 min |
Busiest routes from GRI
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRI → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 717 | 77% | 29 min |
| GRI → AZA (Phoenix) | 142 | 76% | 13 min |
| GRI → LAS (Las Vegas) | 112 | 81% | 19 min |
Where flights into GRI come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → GRI | 717 | 77% | 21 min |
| AZA (Phoenix) → GRI | 142 | 86% | 8 min |
| LAS (Las Vegas) → GRI | 112 | 89% | 7 min |
What causes delays at GRI
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing GRI.
- Late-arriving aircraft12%
- Airline operations65%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather13%
- Security1%
Alternative airports near Grand Island
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAR — Kearney Regional Airport | 40 mi | 85% | 23 min |
| LNK — Lincoln Airport | 81 mi | 80% | 22 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at GRI
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 28 min | 1,444 |
| Allegiant Air | 77% | 16 min | 502 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at GRI?
- 22% of departures from Central Nebraska Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 25 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from GRI?
- Flights scheduled around 7 a.m. depart on time 88% of the time at GRI, versus 72% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at GRI?
- 2.1% of scheduled departures from GRI were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,946 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.