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Richmond International Airport (RIC) delays and on-time record

Richmond, Virginia KRIC #64 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 RIC.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 11 min ago
Weather now
VFR 61°F Observed 32 min ago
Late departures
23.5%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for RIC

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

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 11 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at RIC

VFR

61°F16°C

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

Wind
020° 8 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
FEW 16,000 ft, BKN 20,000 ft, BKN 25,000 ft
Ceiling
20,000 ft
Pressure
30.45 inHg

METARMETAR KRIC 312154Z 02007KT 10SM FEW160 BKN200 BKN250 16/06 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP317 T01610056

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 32 min ago.

On-time performance at RIC

Based on 4,974 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

23.5%Departures late
25.8%Arrivals late
2.50%Cancelled
20.1 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at RIC
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Republic Airways 1,312 17.9% 5.26%
American Airlines 870 24.6% 1.38%
Delta Air Lines 780 18.7% 1.15%
Southwest Airlines 579 46.3% 0.69%
JetBlue Airways 574 20.4% 2.44%
United Airlines 304 14.5% 1.32%
SkyWest Airlines 202 23.3% 5.45%
PSA Airlines 168 32.1% 1.79%

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 RIC

A ground stop holds flights bound for RIC 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

  • Economy parking at $10 per day with a free 24/7 shuttle is the best value for long trips.
  • Taxis wait at the lower-level center curbside, next to the parking garages, so look for the Ground Transportation signs.
  • After you clear security at either checkpoint, you can move between the two concourses freely.
  • Check the Escape Lounge access rules before you go, since they depend on your card or ticket.