Pierre Regional Airport (PIR): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 84% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 6 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 21 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Pierre, SD to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 84%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 1.8%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from PIR
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 94% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.8%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from PIR
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 34 min |
| Friday | 76% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 32 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 29 min |
Busiest routes from PIR
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIR → DEN (Denver) | 660 | 80% | 23 min |
Where flights into PIR come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → PIR | 661 | 81% | 21 min |
What causes delays at PIR
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing PIR.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather12%
Alternative airports near Pierre
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABR — Aberdeen Regional Airport | 117 mi | 87% | 21 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at PIR?
- 16% of departures from Pierre Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 21 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at PIR?
- 1.8% of scheduled departures from PIR were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 660 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.