Huntsville International Airport (HSV): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) in Huntsville, AL is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 78% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 8 airlines flying 22 departures a day to 15 destinations, with cancellations at 2.5%.
- Departures on-time
- 78%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 22 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Destinations
- 15
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 8
Plan your departure from HSV
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 8 a.m.
- 88% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 81% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.5%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from HSV
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 18 min |
| Friday | 76% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 25 min |
Busiest routes from HSV
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSV → ATL (Atlanta) | 2,236 | 88% | 11 min |
| HSV → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 2,064 | 74% | 25 min |
| HSV → DCA (Washington) | 1,320 | 67% | 31 min |
| HSV → ORD (Chicago) | 1,100 | 70% | 31 min |
| HSV → DEN (Denver) | 728 | 82% | 14 min |
| HSV → CLT (Charlotte) | 406 | 78% | 20 min |
| HSV → DTW (Detroit) | 103 | 79% | 23 min |
Where flights into HSV come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL (Atlanta) → HSV | 2,236 | 83% | 12 min |
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → HSV | 2,065 | 77% | 20 min |
| DCA (Washington) → HSV | 1,317 | 71% | 23 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → HSV | 1,101 | 65% | 32 min |
| DEN (Denver) → HSV | 728 | 77% | 16 min |
| CLT (Charlotte) → HSV | 407 | 77% | 21 min |
| DTW (Detroit) → HSV | 103 | 76% | 18 min |
What causes delays at HSV
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing HSV.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather10%
Alternative airports near Huntsville
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM — Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | 74 mi | 81% | 17 min |
| CHA — Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) | 93 mi | 78% | 22 min |
| BNA — Nashville International Airport | 103 mi | 75% | 17 min |
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Airline performance at HSV
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 89% | 7 min | 144 |
| Republic Airways | 87% | 6 min | 172 |
| Delta Air Lines | 85% | 12 min | 4,776 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 23 min | 4,156 |
| Envoy Air | 76% | 18 min | 3,015 |
| American Airlines | 73% | 28 min | 317 |
| PSA Airlines | 71% | 32 min | 4,816 |
| Allegiant Air | 65% | 45 min | 187 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at HSV?
- 22% of departures from Huntsville International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 22 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from HSV?
- Flights scheduled around 8 a.m. depart on time 88% of the time at HSV, versus 61% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at HSV?
- In this dataset, June 2025 was the weakest month at HSV, with 70% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at HSV?
- 2.5% of scheduled departures from HSV were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 17,583 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.