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Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) delays and on-time record

Asheville, North Carolina KAVL #103 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 AVL.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 1 min ago
Weather now
VFR 68°F Observed 22 min ago
Late departures
22.4%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for AVL

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

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 1 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at AVL

VFR

68°F20°C

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

Wind
360° 6 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
Clear
Ceiling
None
Pressure
30.29 inHg

METARMETAR KAVL 302354Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP244 T02000094 10261 20200 53017

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 22 min ago.

On-time performance at AVL

Based on 2,756 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

22.4%Departures late
26.6%Arrivals late
2.14%Cancelled
21.8 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at AVL
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Allegiant Air 884 21.9% 0.34%
Delta Air Lines 574 19.5% 1.22%
Envoy Air 372 19.9% 2.69%
SkyWest Airlines 230 15.7% 2.17%
Republic Airways 227 25.1% 7.49%
PSA Airlines 224 30.4% 8.04%
American Airlines 154 37.7% 1.30%

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 AVL

A ground stop holds flights bound for AVL 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

  • Allow extra time on arrival because the terminal is under construction. The airport asks passengers to plan for this.
  • Use the Passio GO! app to see the parking shuttle locations in real time.
  • The airport is in Fletcher, not in downtown Asheville. Plan the trip into the city with the ART bus or a rideshare.
  • Use the Cell Phone Lot when you are picking up passengers. The curb is kept clear for traffic.