Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 83% on-time in May 2025 but sank to 67% in February 2025. Across the year it averages 74% against a national 78%, over roughly 4 departures a day to 6 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 74%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 24 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 75%
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Destinations
- 6
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 5
Plan your departure from STX
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 p.m.
- 82% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 83% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.2%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from STX
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 28 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 20 min |
Busiest routes from STX
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| STX → MIA (Miami) | 680 | 77% | 29 min |
| STX → SJU (San Juan) | 317 | 78% | 13 min |
| STX → FLL (Fort Lauderdale) | 127 | 75% | 20 min |
| STX → ATL (Atlanta) | 126 | 66% | 16 min |
| STX → CLT (Charlotte) | 119 | 80% | 19 min |
Where flights into STX come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIA (Miami) → STX | 681 | 76% | 15 min |
| SJU (San Juan) → STX | 317 | 78% | 14 min |
| FLL (Fort Lauderdale) → STX | 127 | 71% | 18 min |
| ATL (Atlanta) → STX | 126 | 68% | 17 min |
| CLT (Charlotte) → STX | 119 | 74% | 16 min |
What causes delays at STX
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing STX.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
- Security3%
Alternative airports near Christiansted
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| STT — Cyril E. King Airport | 45 mi | 79% | 21 min |
| SJU — Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | 94 mi | 77% | 19 min |
| PSE — Mercedita International Airport | 118 mi | 87% | 10 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at STX
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways | 78% | 13 min | 544 |
| American Airlines | 76% | 29 min | 1,549 |
| Spirit Airlines | 71% | 22 min | 354 |
| Delta Air Lines | 60% | 21 min | 258 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at STX?
- 26% of departures from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 24 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from STX?
- Flights scheduled around 6 p.m. depart on time 82% of the time at STX, versus 70% around 3 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at STX?
- In this dataset, February 2025 was the weakest month at STX, with 67% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at STX?
- 1.2% of scheduled departures from STX were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,719 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.