FAT Delays Right Now
Live flight delay status at Fresno Yosemite International (Fresno)
Live FAA status
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status (nasstatus.faa.gov). Updates every ~2 minutes.
On-time rate
82%
of departures
Avg delay
71 min
when late
Cancel rate
1%
of flights
Why flights get delayed at FAT
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 71 minutes — a long delay. About 1.0% 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 FAT
Ranked by lowest historical on-time rate. Based on airlines with 500+ flights in our dataset.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 73% | 74 min |
| United Airlines | 74% | 72 min |
| American Airlines | 76% | 89 min |
| Alaska Airlines | 80% | 46 min |
| Allegiant Air | 81% | 71 min |
Most reliable airlines at FAT
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 84% | 67 min |
| Southwest Airlines | 81% | 54 min |
| Allegiant Air | 81% | 71 min |
| Alaska Airlines | 80% | 46 min |
| American Airlines | 76% | 89 min |
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