Minot International Airport (MOT): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minot International Airport (MOT) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 93% on-time in October 2025 but sank to 62% in December 2025. Across the year it averages 82% against a national 78%, over roughly 7 departures a day to 5 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 82%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 20 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Destinations
- 5
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from MOT
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 5 a.m.
- 90% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Saturday
- 81% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.1%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from MOT
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 21 min |
| Friday | 79% | 19 min |
| Saturdaybest | 81% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 21 min |
Busiest routes from MOT
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOT → MSP (Minneapolis) | 1,316 | 81% | 18 min |
| MOT → DEN (Denver) | 1,108 | 77% | 25 min |
| MOT → AZA (Phoenix) | 153 | 80% | 18 min |
| MOT → LAS (Las Vegas) | 111 | 78% | 20 min |
Where flights into MOT come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP (Minneapolis) → MOT | 1,316 | 82% | 15 min |
| DEN (Denver) → MOT | 1,108 | 76% | 20 min |
| AZA (Phoenix) → MOT | 153 | 86% | 8 min |
| LAS (Las Vegas) → MOT | 111 | 86% | 13 min |
What causes delays at MOT
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing MOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather19%
Alternative airports near Minot
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS — Bismarck Municipal Airport | 106 mi | 81% | 19 min |
| DVL — Devils Lake Regional Airport | 110 mi | 79% | 27 min |
| XWA — Williston Basin International Airport | 114 mi | 80% | 25 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at MOT
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 20 min | 4,941 |
| Allegiant Air | 78% | 20 min | 655 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MOT?
- 18% of departures from Minot International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 20 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from MOT?
- Flights scheduled around 5 a.m. depart on time 90% of the time at MOT, versus 72% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at MOT?
- In this dataset, December 2025 was the weakest month at MOT, with 62% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at MOT?
- 1.1% of scheduled departures from MOT were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 5,596 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.