Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) in Lawton/Fort Sill, OK is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 79% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 3 airlines flying 3 departures a day to 1 destinations, with cancellations at 5.1%.
- Departures on-time
- 79%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 24 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 5.1%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 3
Plan your departure from LAW
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
- 83% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 5.1%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from LAW
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 29 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 22 min |
| Friday | 79% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 34 min |
Busiest routes from LAW
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 1,072 | 77% | 25 min |
Where flights into LAW come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → LAW | 1,072 | 75% | 24 min |
What causes delays at LAW
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing LAW.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather20%
Alternative airports near Lawton/Fort Sill
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPS — Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base | 40 mi | 83% | 22 min |
| OKC — OKC Will Rogers World Airport | 73 mi | 82% | 15 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at LAW
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 19 min | 1,098 |
| PSA Airlines | 77% | 30 min | 1,077 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at LAW?
- 21% of departures from Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 24 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from LAW?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 90% of the time at LAW, versus 71% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at LAW?
- 5.1% of scheduled departures from LAW were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,251 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.