Joplin Regional Airport (JLN): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) in Joplin, MO is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 79% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 1 airlines flying 2 departures a day to 3 destinations, with cancellations at 2.3%.
- Departures on-time
- 79%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 30 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 73%
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from JLN
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 88% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 80% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.3%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from JLN
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 35 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 27 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 29 min |
| Friday | 75% | 32 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 36 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 35 min |
Busiest routes from JLN
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| JLN → ORD (Chicago) | 365 | 82% | 31 min |
| JLN → DEN (Denver) | 344 | 69% | 33 min |
Where flights into JLN come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORD (Chicago) → JLN | 365 | 71% | 35 min |
| DEN (Denver) → JLN | 344 | 75% | 24 min |
What causes delays at JLN
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing JLN.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather13%
Alternative airports near Joplin
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| XNA — Northwest Arkansas National Airport | 61 mi | 82% | 17 min |
| SGF — Springfield Branson National Airport | 61 mi | 78% | 20 min |
| TUL — Tulsa International Airport | 101 mi | 83% | 15 min |
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Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at JLN?
- 21% of departures from Joplin Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 30 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from JLN?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 88% of the time at JLN, versus 73% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at JLN?
- 2.3% of scheduled departures from JLN were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,378 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.