Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 92% on-time in February 2026 but sank to 74% in June 2025. Across the year it averages 84% against a national 78%, over roughly 25 departures a day to 8 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 15 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Destinations
- 8
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 5
Plan your departure from MAF
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 8 a.m.
- 92% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 85% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.4%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from MAF
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 13 min |
| Friday | 83% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 15 min |
Busiest routes from MAF
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAF → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 2,921 | 81% | 16 min |
| MAF → DEN (Denver) | 1,506 | 79% | 20 min |
| MAF → HOU (Houston) | 1,357 | 85% | 11 min |
| MAF → DAL (Dallas) | 1,353 | 88% | 8 min |
| MAF → IAH (Houston) | 777 | 83% | 15 min |
| MAF → AUS (Austin) | 601 | 84% | 16 min |
| MAF → PHX (Phoenix) | 367 | 86% | 23 min |
| MAF → LAS (Las Vegas) | 365 | 83% | 13 min |
Where flights into MAF come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → MAF | 2,923 | 79% | 15 min |
| DEN (Denver) → MAF | 1,504 | 75% | 21 min |
| HOU (Houston) → MAF | 1,358 | 81% | 11 min |
| DAL (Dallas) → MAF | 1,352 | 79% | 13 min |
| IAH (Houston) → MAF | 778 | 78% | 17 min |
| AUS (Austin) → MAF | 600 | 82% | 17 min |
| PHX (Phoenix) → MAF | 365 | 73% | 28 min |
| LAS (Las Vegas) → MAF | 365 | 83% | 9 min |
What causes delays at MAF
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing MAF.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather13%
Alternative airports near Midland/Odessa
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOB — Lea County Regional Airport | 79 mi | 79% | 32 min |
| SJT — San Angelo Regional Mathis Field | 108 mi | 82% | 19 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at MAF
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 87% | 12 min | 629 |
| Southwest Airlines | 85% | 10 min | 7,587 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 20 min | 6,999 |
| Envoy Air | 82% | 13 min | 4,200 |
| PSA Airlines | 78% | 32 min | 417 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MAF?
- 16% of departures from Midland International Air and Space Port left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 15 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from MAF?
- Flights scheduled around 8 a.m. depart on time 92% of the time at MAF, versus 73% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at MAF?
- In this dataset, June 2025 was the weakest month at MAF, with 74% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at MAF?
- 1.4% of scheduled departures from MAF were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 19,832 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.