Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN) in Pellston, MI is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 81% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 1 airlines flying 2 departures a day to 3 destinations, with cancellations at 6.7%.
- Departures on-time
- 81%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 77%
- Cancelled
- 6.7%
- Destinations
- 3
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from PLN
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 10 a.m.
- 86% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Thursday
- 83% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 6.7%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from PLN
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 26 min |
| Thursdaybest | 83% | 20 min |
| Friday | 79% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 21 min |
Busiest routes from PLN
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLN → DTW (Detroit) | 659 | 83% | 18 min |
| PLN → ORD (Chicago) | 215 | 64% | 35 min |
Where flights into PLN come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTW (Detroit) → PLN | 659 | 79% | 18 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → PLN | 216 | 69% | 22 min |
What causes delays at PLN
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing PLN.
- Late-arriving aircraft11%
- Airline operations63%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather14%
Alternative airports near Pellston
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIU — Chippewa County International Airport | 49 mi | 80% | 24 min |
| TVC — Cherry Capital Airport | 69 mi | 76% | 23 min |
| APN — Alpena County Regional Airport | 69 mi | 83% | 21 min |
| ESC — Delta County Airport | 111 mi | 88% | 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 PLN?
- 19% of departures from Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County 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%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from PLN?
- Flights scheduled around 10 a.m. depart on time 86% of the time at PLN, versus 72% around 3 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at PLN?
- 6.7% of scheduled departures from PLN were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,875 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.