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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) delays and on-time record

New Orleans, Louisiana KMSY #39 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at MSY.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 2 min ago
Weather now
VFR 78°F Observed 39 min ago
Late departures
30.3%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for MSY

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at MSY right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 2 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at MSY

VFR

78°F26°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
070° 14 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
SCT 2,200 ft, BKN 23,000 ft
Ceiling
23,000 ft
Pressure
30.07 inHg

METARMETAR KMSY 301953Z 07012KT 10SM SCT022 BKN230 26/20 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02560200

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 39 min ago.

On-time performance at MSY

Based on 11,704 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

30.3%Departures late
28.8%Arrivals late
1.41%Cancelled
23.7 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at MSY
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Southwest Airlines 4,625 38.4% 0.22%
American Airlines 1,940 30.5% 2.11%
Delta Air Lines 1,868 21.3% 2.19%
United Airlines 1,573 19.0% 0.64%
JetBlue Airways 387 28.2% 3.36%
Frontier Airlines 308 39.0% 2.92%
PSA Airlines 271 28.4% 7.38%
Alaska Airlines 195 31.8% 0.51%
Envoy Air 192 20.3% 1.04%
Republic Airways 176 17.0% 3.41%
SkyWest Airlines 155 23.9% 1.29%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at MSY

A ground stop holds flights bound for MSY at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • If you arrive by RTA or Jefferson Transit bus, go to Door 2 on Level 1. Rideshare and taxi pick up at a different curb, further along outside baggage claim.
  • Before Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest or other major events, reserve parking and consider a pre-booked ride because pickup demand rises.
  • The Airport Shuttle desk and taxi stand are on Level 1. Avoid anyone who approaches you inside the terminal offering rides. The airport warns against unbadged solicitation.
  • Construction of a shuttle connector road and extra parking spaces is planned. Check flymsy.com for current notices.