FAI Delays Right Now
Live flight delay status at Fairbanks International (Fairbanks)
Live FAA status
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status (nasstatus.faa.gov). Updates every ~2 minutes.
On-time rate
82%
of departures
Avg delay
52 min
when late
Cancel rate
1.6%
of flights
Why flights get delayed at FAI
The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). 82% of departures are on time. When there is a delay, it's typically around 52 minutes — a noticeable wait. About 1.6% of flights get cancelled.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 17 minutes.
Worst airlines for delays at FAI
Ranked by lowest historical on-time rate. Based on airlines with 500+ flights in our dataset.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 81 min |
| United Airlines | 83% | 76 min |
| Alaska Airlines | 84% | 51 min |
Most reliable airlines at FAI
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 84% | 51 min |
| United Airlines | 83% | 76 min |
| Delta Air Lines | 80% | 81 min |
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