Rickenbacker International (LCK) Delays and On-Time Departures
Columbus, OH · ranked 301st of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Columbus (LCK) had 1,135 scheduled departures and 73.9% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 301st of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 0.4% of departures cancelled.
October has been the best month (89% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (65%).
Best time of day to fly out of Columbus (LCK)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 10 | |
| 9am–10am | 83.5% | 0.8% | 251 |
| 10am–11am | 86.5% | 1.8% | 219 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.0% | 2.0% | 102 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.3% | 0.6% | 160 |
| 1pm–2pm | 80.0% | 1.5% | 66 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.5% | 0.0% | 106 |
| 3pm–4pm | 68.4% | 0.4% | 235 |
| 4pm–5pm | 55.5% | 2.9% | 206 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.5% | 1.6% | 189 |
| 6pm–7pm | 69.7% | 0.7% | 153 |
| 7pm–8pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 112 |
| 8pm–9pm | 52.2% | 0.7% | 139 |
| 9pm–10pm | 44.4% | 0.5% | 215 |
| 10pm–11pm | 65.3% | 3.9% | 51 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 1 | |
Airlines at LCK 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 | 73.9% | 71.7% | 0.4% | 1,135 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of LCK
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of LCK
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Columbus (LCK)
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) | 57.5% | -16.1 pts | 0.0% | 40 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 59.0% | -14.7 pts | 1.0% | 96 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 66.5% | -7.1 pts | 2.0% | 612 |
| All other days | 73.6% | — | 0.8% | 1,467 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at LCK
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Columbus (LCK)
Every route from LCK with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCK → Punta Gorda (PGD) | 73.1% | 0.5% | 187 |
| LCK → St. Petersburg (PIE) | 64.3% | 0.6% | 172 |
| LCK → Sanford (SFB) | 63.4% | 0.0% | 162 |