How often are flights delayed at OAJ?

17% of departures from Albert J Ellis Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 18 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.

What is the best time of day to depart from OAJ?

Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 94% of the time at OAJ, versus 62% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.

How often are flights cancelled at OAJ?

2.4% of scheduled departures from OAJ were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.

Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ): Delays & On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 83% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 5 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 18 minutes. 4 airlines fly from Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC to 2 destinations.

Departures on-time: 83%; left <15 min late
Avg dep delay: 18 min
Arrivals on-time: 78%
Cancelled: 2.4%
Destinations: 2; nonstop
Airlines: 4

Plan your departure from OAJ

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: Thursday; 84% on-time
Most reliable airline here: Delta Air Lines; 92% on-time from OAJ
Cancellation risk: 2.4%; above the US average

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Monthly on-time trend

Best time of day to depart from OAJ

By day of week

Day	On-time	Avg delay
Monday	80%	22 min
Tuesday	82%	13 min
Wednesday	84%	16 min
Thursdaybest	84%	15 min
Friday	78%	24 min
Saturday	81%	22 min
Sunday	81%	16 min

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Busiest routes from OAJ

Route	Flights/12mo	On-time	Avg delay
OAJ → ATL (Atlanta)	439	85%	16 min
OAJ → CLT (Charlotte)	234	79%	20 min

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Where flights into OAJ come from

Route	Flights/12mo	On-time	Avg delay
ATL (Atlanta) → OAJ	440	82%	19 min
CLT (Charlotte) → OAJ	234	75%	21 min

What causes delays at OAJ

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing OAJ.

Late-arriving aircraft36%
Airline operations46%
National airspace system8%
Weather10%

Alternative airports near Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune

Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.

Airport	Distance	On-time departures	Avg delay
ILM — Wilmington International Airport	42 mi	81%	16 min
RDU — Raleigh-Durham International Airport	98 mi	80%	17 min
MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport	109 mi	79%	19 min

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Airline performance at OAJ

Airline	On-time departures	Avg delay	Flights
Delta Air Lines	92%	13 min	158
Endeavor Air	90%	11 min	390
PSA Airlines	81%	20 min	1,111
SkyWest Airlines	79%	22 min	439

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights delayed at OAJ?: 17% of departures from Albert J Ellis Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 18 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
What is the best time of day to depart from OAJ?: Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 94% of the time at OAJ, versus 62% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
How often are flights cancelled at OAJ?: 2.4% of scheduled departures from OAJ were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.

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Based on 2,098 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.