Range Regional Airport (HIB): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Range Regional Airport (HIB) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 86% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 8 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 17 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Hibbing, MN to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 86%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 17 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from HIB
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 11 a.m.
- 89% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 91% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.2%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from HIB
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 91% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 17 min |
| Friday | 84% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 17 min |
Busiest routes from HIB
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIB → MSP (Minneapolis) | 630 | 85% | 17 min |
Where flights into HIB come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP (Minneapolis) → HIB | 630 | 84% | 13 min |
What causes delays at HIB
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing HIB.
- Airline operations74%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather19%
Alternative airports near Hibbing
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLH — Duluth International Airport | 48 mi | 82% | 20 min |
| INL — Falls International Airport | 86 mi | 86% | 19 min |
| BRD — Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport | 91 mi | 86% | 16 min |
| BJI — Bemidji Regional Airport | 98 mi | 87% | 16 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 HIB?
- 14% of departures from Range Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 17 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from HIB?
- Flights scheduled around 11 a.m. depart on time 89% of the time at HIB, versus 79% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at HIB?
- 1.2% of scheduled departures from HIB were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,312 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.