Mobile Regional Airport (MOB): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 95% on-time in October 2024 but sank to 63% in June 2025. Across the year it averages 82% against a national 78%, over roughly 6 departures a day to 4 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 82%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 17 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Destinations
- 4
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 5
Plan your departure from MOB
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 94% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 84% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.2%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from MOB
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 81% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 19 min |
Busiest routes from MOB
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOB → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 1,155 | 79% | 19 min |
| MOB → ATL (Atlanta) | 905 | 83% | 14 min |
Where flights into MOB come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → MOB | 1,155 | 78% | 16 min |
| ATL (Atlanta) → MOB | 905 | 81% | 16 min |
What causes delays at MOB
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing MOB.
- Late-arriving aircraft41%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather10%
Alternative airports near Mobile
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUF — Jack Edwards National Airport | 44 mi | 72% | 36 min |
| GPT — Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | 53 mi | 85% | 16 min |
| PNS — Pensacola International Airport | 65 mi | 80% | 19 min |
| PIB — Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport | 84 mi | 83% | 20 min |
| VPS — Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport | 104 mi | 79% | 19 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at MOB
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 89% | 12 min | 438 |
| Delta Air Lines | 85% | 13 min | 1,264 |
| Envoy Air | 81% | 13 min | 1,350 |
| PSA Airlines | 79% | 25 min | 996 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 74% | 28 min | 233 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MOB?
- 18% of departures from Mobile Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 17 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from MOB?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 94% of the time at MOB, versus 70% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at MOB?
- In this dataset, June 2025 was the weakest month at MOB, with 63% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at MOB?
- 3.2% of scheduled departures from MOB were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 4,281 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.