Ford Airport (IMT): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Ford Airport (IMT) in Iron Mountain/Kingsfd, MI is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 78% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 1 airlines flying 2 departures a day to 2 destinations, with cancellations at 2.7%.
- Departures on-time
- 78%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 29 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 77%
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from IMT
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 90% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 82% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.7%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from IMT
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 35 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 19 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 28 min |
| Friday | 76% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 38 min |
Busiest routes from IMT
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMT → DTW (Detroit) | 365 | 79% | 27 min |
| IMT → MSP (Minneapolis) | 363 | 78% | 30 min |
Where flights into IMT come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTW (Detroit) → IMT | 365 | 75% | 29 min |
| MSP (Minneapolis) → IMT | 363 | 79% | 21 min |
What causes delays at IMT
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing IMT.
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather23%
Alternative airports near Iron Mountain/Kingsfd
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESC — Delta County Airport | 50 mi | 88% | 21 min |
| MQT — Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport | 50 mi | 79% | 26 min |
| RHI — Rhinelander Oneida County Airport | 67 mi | 86% | 15 min |
| GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport | 92 mi | 82% | 18 min |
| CMX — Houghton County Memorial Airport | 95 mi | 77% | 33 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 IMT?
- 22% of departures from Ford Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 29 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from IMT?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 90% of the time at IMT, versus 75% around 11 a.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at IMT?
- 2.7% of scheduled departures from IMT were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,517 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.