Gulf Shores International Jack Edwards Field (GUF) Delays and On-Time Departures
Gulf Shores, AL · ranked 317th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
71.7% of the 716 flights scheduled to depart Gulf Shores (GUF) in the last 12 months left on time, 5.8 points below the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 317th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 1.8% of departures cancelled.
October has been the best month (91% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (63%).
Best time of day to fly out of Gulf Shores (GUF)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 4 | |
| 10am–11am | 85.5% | 4.6% | 65 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.4% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 80 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.0% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.0% | 1.8% | 112 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.7% | 1.3% | 75 |
| 4pm–5pm | 54.4% | 3.4% | 59 |
| 5pm–6pm | 63.1% | 2.3% | 133 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.0% | 2.4% | 84 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.4% | 0.0% | 90 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 17 | |
Airlines at GUF ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 71.7% | 74.1% | 1.8% | 716 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of GUF
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of GUF
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Gulf Shores (GUF)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 22 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 65.5% | -10.5 pts | 1.0% | 304 |
| All other days | 75.9% | — | 1.6% | 502 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at GUF
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.