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
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from JLN
Busiest routes from JLN
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| JLN → ORD | 365 | 82% | 31 min |
| JLN → DEN | 344 | 69% | 33 min |
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%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 1,378 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.