Yampa Valley Airport (HDN): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 95% on-time in October 2024 but sank to 55% in February 2026. Across the year it averages 73% against a national 78%, over roughly 7 departures a day to 17 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 73%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 24 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 72%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Destinations
- 17
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 7
Plan your departure from HDN
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 7 a.m.
- 82% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 78% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.2%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from HDN
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 25 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 20 min |
| Friday | 74% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 27 min |
Busiest routes from HDN
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDN → DEN (Denver) | 1,425 | 76% | 19 min |
| HDN → ORD (Chicago) | 179 | 70% | 26 min |
| HDN → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 127 | 60% | 59 min |
| HDN → ATL (Atlanta) | 100 | 70% | 21 min |
Where flights into HDN come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → HDN | 1,426 | 75% | 18 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → HDN | 179 | 67% | 19 min |
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → HDN | 127 | 56% | 33 min |
| ATL (Atlanta) → HDN | 100 | 70% | 18 min |
What causes delays at HDN
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing HDN.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system24%
- Weather8%
Alternative airports near Hayden
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGE — Eagle County Regional Airport | 60 mi | 72% | 27 min |
| ASE — Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) | 89 mi | 69% | 33 min |
| LAR — Laramie Regional Airport | 99 mi | 80% | 23 min |
| GJT — Grand Junction Regional Airport | 117 mi | 84% | 16 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at HDN
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 77% | 19 min | 1,342 |
| United Airlines | 76% | 23 min | 1,694 |
| Southwest Airlines | 74% | 22 min | 1,040 |
| Delta Air Lines | 67% | 23 min | 278 |
| JetBlue Airways | 63% | 43 min | 135 |
| American Airlines | 57% | 60 min | 250 |
| Envoy Air | 56% | 27 min | 136 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at HDN?
- 27% of departures from Yampa Valley Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 24 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from HDN?
- Flights scheduled around 7 a.m. depart on time 82% of the time at HDN, versus 67% around 2 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at HDN?
- In this dataset, February 2026 was the weakest month at HDN, with 55% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at HDN?
- 1.2% of scheduled departures from HDN were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 4,875 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.