Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 91% on-time in November 2024 but sank to 69% in July 2024. Across the year it averages 80% against a national 78%, over roughly 17 departures a day to 9 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 80%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Destinations
- 9
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 6
Plan your departure from SHV
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 90% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 82% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.5%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from SHV
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 28 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 22 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 22 min |
Busiest routes from SHV
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHV → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 2,132 | 76% | 24 min |
| SHV → ATL (Atlanta) | 1,517 | 83% | 17 min |
| SHV → IAH (Houston) | 1,228 | 77% | 23 min |
| SHV → CLT (Charlotte) | 753 | 78% | 22 min |
| SHV → DEN (Denver) | 376 | 82% | 15 min |
| SHV → LAS (Las Vegas) | 107 | 77% | 17 min |
Where flights into SHV come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → SHV | 2,133 | 76% | 20 min |
| ATL (Atlanta) → SHV | 1,517 | 77% | 22 min |
| IAH (Houston) → SHV | 1,229 | 75% | 24 min |
| CLT (Charlotte) → SHV | 752 | 73% | 30 min |
| DEN (Denver) → SHV | 376 | 76% | 21 min |
| LAS (Las Vegas) → SHV | 107 | 86% | 8 min |
What causes delays at SHV
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing SHV.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather15%
Alternative airports near Shreveport
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GGG — East Texas Regional Airport | 52 mi | 82% | 20 min |
| TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) | 70 mi | 84% | 16 min |
| TYR — Tyler Pounds Regional Airport | 92 mi | 80% | 18 min |
| MLU — Monroe Regional Airport | 104 mi | 83% | 19 min |
| AEX — Alexandria International Airport | 108 mi | 82% | 18 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at SHV
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 89% | 9 min | 722 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 23 min | 6,697 |
| Envoy Air | 79% | 16 min | 1,385 |
| PSA Airlines | 76% | 25 min | 1,998 |
| Allegiant Air | 75% | 22 min | 337 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at SHV?
- 20% of departures from Shreveport Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 SHV?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 90% of the time at SHV, versus 66% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at SHV?
- In this dataset, July 2024 was the weakest month at SHV, with 69% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at SHV?
- 2.5% of scheduled departures from SHV were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 11,140 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.