Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) 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 Meridian, MS to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 19 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from MEI
Busiest routes from MEI
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEI → IAH | 627 | 81% | 20 min |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MEI?
- 16% of departures from Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 MEI?
- Flights scheduled around 9 a.m. depart on time 88% of the time at MEI, versus 81% around 2 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at MEI?
- 2% of scheduled departures from MEI were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 1,253 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.