Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 73% in June 2024. Across the year it averages 84% against a national 78%, over roughly 26 departures a day to 8 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 15 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- 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.
- 91% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 85% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.3%
- 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 | 80% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 14 min |
| Friday | 83% | 14 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) | 2,918 | 81% | 16 min |
| MAF → DEN (Denver) | 1,458 | 78% | 20 min |
| MAF → HOU (Houston) | 1,355 | 85% | 10 min |
| MAF → DAL (Dallas) | 1,351 | 88% | 8 min |
| MAF → IAH (Houston) | 962 | 84% | 15 min |
| MAF → AUS (Austin) | 764 | 83% | 16 min |
| MAF → PHX (Phoenix) | 366 | 86% | 24 min |
| MAF → LAS (Las Vegas) | 365 | 85% | 13 min |
Where flights into MAF come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → MAF | 2,920 | 79% | 14 min |
| DEN (Denver) → MAF | 1,456 | 75% | 20 min |
| HOU (Houston) → MAF | 1,357 | 82% | 11 min |
| DAL (Dallas) → MAF | 1,350 | 80% | 12 min |
| IAH (Houston) → MAF | 963 | 78% | 18 min |
| AUS (Austin) → MAF | 763 | 82% | 18 min |
| PHX (Phoenix) → MAF | 365 | 75% | 26 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 system17%
- 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 | 88% | 11 min | 569 |
| Southwest Airlines | 86% | 10 min | 7,277 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 82% | 20 min | 6,880 |
| Envoy Air | 82% | 14 min | 4,085 |
| PSA Airlines | 80% | 25 min | 347 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MAF?
- 17% of departures from Midland International Air and Space Port left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 91% of the time at MAF, versus 72% around 8 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 2024 was the weakest month at MAF, with 73% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at MAF?
- 1.3% of scheduled departures from MAF were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 19,158 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.