Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 84% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 6 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 19 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Jamestown, ND to 2 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 19 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 84%
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from JMS
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 11 a.m.
- 90% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 86% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.2%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from JMS
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 19 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 19 min |
| Friday | 80% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 16 min |
Busiest routes from JMS
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| JMS → DEN (Denver) | 627 | 79% | 21 min |
Where flights into JMS come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → JMS | 627 | 85% | 10 min |
What causes delays at JMS
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing JMS.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather10%
Alternative airports near Jamestown
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVL — Devils Lake Regional Airport | 83 mi | 79% | 27 min |
| FAR — Hector International Airport | 88 mi | 81% | 19 min |
| BIS — Bismarck Municipal Airport | 98 mi | 81% | 19 min |
| GFK — Grand Forks International Airport | 99 mi | 85% | 14 min |
| ABR — Aberdeen Regional Airport | 103 mi | 87% | 21 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 JMS?
- 16% of departures from Jamestown Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 19 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from JMS?
- Flights scheduled around 11 a.m. depart on time 90% of the time at JMS, versus 78% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at JMS?
- 2.2% of scheduled departures from JMS were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,357 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.