Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) Delays and On-Time Departures
Huntsville, AL · ranked 212th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Huntsville (HSV) had 8,180 scheduled departures and 79.3% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 212th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.4% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Huntsville (HSV), Delta Air Lines left on time most often (86.4%).
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and December the worst month (73%).
Best time of day to fly out of Huntsville (HSV)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 84.8% | 2.6% | 1,691 |
| 6am–7am | 83.1% | 3.1% | 1,818 |
| 7am–8am | 84.6% | 1.4% | 1,863 |
| 8am–9am | 87.4% | 0.5% | 1,000 |
| 9am–10am | 83.8% | 2.4% | 1,188 |
| 10am–11am | 74.2% | 2.2% | 1,305 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.2% | 2.2% | 589 |
| 12pm–1pm | 75.2% | 2.2% | 803 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.5% | 3.2% | 1,354 |
| 2pm–3pm | 74.9% | 1.2% | 1,033 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.1% | 0.8% | 1,153 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.6% | 3.7% | 328 |
| 5pm–6pm | 72.7% | 3.1% | 941 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.4% | 6.2% | 1,019 |
| 7pm–8pm | 65.3% | 2.7% | 704 |
| 8pm–9pm | 66.7% | 2.9% | 34 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 4 | |
Airlines at HSV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 86.4% | 89.2% | 2.0% | 2,230 |
| Republic Airways | 86.0% | 82.5% | 1.7% | 58 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79.4% | 75.7% | 1.9% | 2,025 |
| American Airlines | 77.0% | 76.1% | 3.7% | 217 |
| Envoy Air | 76.9% | 78.7% | 2.1% | 1,450 |
| PSA Airlines | 74.3% | 75.2% | 3.7% | 2,013 |
| Allegiant Air | 64.5% | 63.8% | 0.5% | 187 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of HSV
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of HSV
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Huntsville (HSV)
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) | 69.7% | -9.1 pts | 1.9% | 323 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.2% | -3.6 pts | 1.3% | 543 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.8% | -3.0 pts | 3.0% | 2,951 |
| All other days | 78.8% | — | 2.4% | 13,010 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at HSV
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Huntsville (HSV)
Every route from HSV with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSV → Atlanta (ATL) | 89.2% | 2.0% | 2,236 |
| HSV → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 77.6% | 3.1% | 2,064 |
| HSV → Washington (DCA) | 71.9% | 3.8% | 1,320 |
| HSV → Chicago (ORD) | 68.8% | 3.0% | 1,100 |
| HSV → Denver (DEN) | 84.5% | 0.1% | 728 |
| HSV → Charlotte (CLT) | 86.8% | 0.7% | 406 |