Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 84% of its ~5 daily departures leave on time, 6 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 16 minutes. 2 airlines fly from Manhattan/Ft. Riley, KS to 2 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 16 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 77%
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from MHK
Busiest routes from MHK
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHK → DFW | 1,086 | 86% | 13 min |
| MHK → ORD | 630 | 77% | 27 min |
Airline performance at MHK
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 85% | 13 min | 2,100 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 26 min | 813 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MHK?
- 16% of departures from Manhattan Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 16 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from MHK?
- Flights scheduled around 5 a.m. depart on time 94% of the time at MHK, versus 73% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at MHK?
- In this dataset, December 2025 was the weakest month at MHK, with 76% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at MHK?
- 3% of scheduled departures from MHK were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 2,913 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.