Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 91% on-time in August 2024 but sank to 62% in June 2025. Across the year it averages 79% against a national 78%, over roughly 4 departures a day to 6 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 79%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 21 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Destinations
- 6
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 6
Plan your departure from TRI
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 7 a.m.
- 92% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 87% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.7%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from TRI
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 24 min |
| Friday | 77% | 28 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 27 min |
Busiest routes from TRI
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRI → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 705 | 84% | 16 min |
| TRI → ATL (Atlanta) | 520 | 84% | 19 min |
| TRI → SFB (Sanford) | 134 | 40% | 50 min |
Where flights into TRI come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → TRI | 705 | 83% | 11 min |
| ATL (Atlanta) → TRI | 520 | 82% | 15 min |
| SFB (Sanford) → TRI | 134 | 53% | 32 min |
What causes delays at TRI
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing TRI.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather9%
Alternative airports near Bristol/Johnson City/Kingsport
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVL — Asheville Regional Airport | 72 mi | 77% | 21 min |
| TYS — McGhee Tyson Airport | 100 mi | 80% | 20 min |
| GSP — Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | 110 mi | 81% | 16 min |
| CLT — Charlotte Douglas International Airport | 120 mi | 75% | 19 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at TRI
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 87% | 12 min | 619 |
| Envoy Air | 85% | 13 min | 1,236 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 22 min | 661 |
| PSA Airlines | 82% | 35 min | 237 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 68% | 39 min | 174 |
| Allegiant Air | 47% | 44 min | 379 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at TRI?
- 21% of departures from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA 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 TRI?
- Flights scheduled around 7 a.m. depart on time 92% of the time at TRI, versus 66% around 5 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at TRI?
- In this dataset, June 2025 was the weakest month at TRI, with 62% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at TRI?
- 1.7% of scheduled departures from TRI were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 3,306 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.