JAN delays today: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International has an on-time departure rate of about 81%. The FAA airport status for JAN typically shows an average delay of 78 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2.1% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 14-20 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 5 AM (19-25 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.JAN is having a rough day. Avg delay is 78 min when late.
Check your airline app before leaving. Only 81% on time. avg delay 78 min. TSA: about 14-20 minutes.
Updated 7:31 AM UTCJAN Jackson Delays & Airport Status
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International
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Full breakdown →81% on timeAvg delay 78 min
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Full details →~17 minBest: 4 AM (about 5 min)
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 81% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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On-time departure rate from DOT data
Delta Air Lines86%
Endeavor Air85%
Southwest Airlines81%
PSA Airlines77%
SkyWest Airlines72%
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