Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) in Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune, NC is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 82% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 4 airlines flying 2 departures a day to 2 destinations, with cancellations at 2.7%.
- Departures on-time
- 82%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 20 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- 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.
- 93% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 84% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.7%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from OAJ
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 16 min |
| Friday | 77% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 16 min |
Busiest routes from OAJ
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAJ → ATL (Atlanta) | 620 | 84% | 18 min |
| OAJ → CLT (Charlotte) | 139 | 77% | 21 min |
Where flights into OAJ come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL (Atlanta) → OAJ | 621 | 80% | 24 min |
| CLT (Charlotte) → OAJ | 139 | 74% | 22 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 aircraft32%
- Airline operations48%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather12%
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% | 17 min |
| RDU — Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 98 mi | 80% | 17 min |
| MYR — Myrtle Beach International Airport | 109 mi | 79% | 19 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at OAJ
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 90% | 16 min | 128 |
| Endeavor Air | 89% | 12 min | 360 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 23 min | 620 |
| PSA Airlines | 79% | 21 min | 1,025 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at OAJ?
- 18% of departures from Albert J Ellis 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 OAJ?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 93% 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?
- 2.7% of scheduled departures from OAJ were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,133 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.