Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) in Tyler, TX is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 80% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 2 airlines flying 3 departures a day to 1 destinations, with cancellations at 3.9%.
- Departures on-time
- 80%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 18 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 77%
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 2
Plan your departure from TYR
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 89% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Friday
- 81% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.9%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from TYR
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 18 min |
| Fridaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 25 min |
Busiest routes from TYR
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYR → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 1,077 | 77% | 19 min |
Where flights into TYR come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → TYR | 1,077 | 77% | 18 min |
What causes delays at TYR
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing TYR.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather19%
Alternative airports near Tyler
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| GGG — East Texas Regional Airport | 40 mi | 82% | 20 min |
| DAL — Dallas Love Field | 91 mi | 72% | 17 min |
| SHV — Shreveport Regional Airport | 92 mi | 79% | 22 min |
| DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | 102 mi | 72% | 21 min |
| TXK — Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) | 112 mi | 84% | 16 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at TYR
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 80% | 19 min | 1,402 |
| Envoy Air | 78% | 18 min | 854 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at TYR?
- 21% of departures from Tyler Pounds Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 18 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from TYR?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 89% of the time at TYR, versus 67% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at TYR?
- 3.9% of scheduled departures from TYR were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,256 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.