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
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from OAJ
Busiest routes from OAJ
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAJ → ATL | 439 | 85% | 16 min |
| OAJ → CLT | 234 | 79% | 20 min |
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%.
Popular route pages from this airport
Based on 2,098 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.