Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) in Roswell, NM is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 79% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 2 airlines flying 3 departures a day to 2 destinations, with cancellations at 2.9%.
- Departures on-time
- 79%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 25 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 2.9%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from ROW
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 5 a.m.
- 88% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 80% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.9%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from ROW
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 33 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 16 min |
| Friday | 78% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 28 min |
Busiest routes from ROW
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROW → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 827 | 79% | 24 min |
| ROW → DEN (Denver) | 330 | 66% | 32 min |
Where flights into ROW come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → ROW | 827 | 79% | 17 min |
| DEN (Denver) → ROW | 330 | 74% | 16 min |
What causes delays at ROW
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing ROW.
- Late-arriving aircraft14%
- Airline operations59%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather16%
Alternative airports near Roswell
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOB — Lea County Regional Airport | 87 mi | 79% | 32 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at ROW
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 81% | 18 min | 242 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79% | 25 min | 2,062 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at ROW?
- 21% of departures from Roswell Air Center Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 25 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from ROW?
- Flights scheduled around 5 a.m. depart on time 88% of the time at ROW, versus 69% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at ROW?
- 2.9% of scheduled departures from ROW were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,304 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.