MBS International (MBS) Delays and On-Time Departures
Saginaw/Bay City/Midland, MI · ranked 237th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Saginaw/Bay City/Midland (MBS) had 2,061 scheduled departures and 78.2% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 237th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.0% of departures cancelled.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and December the worst month (66%).
Best time of day to fly out of Saginaw/Bay City/Midland (MBS)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 32 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.7% | 1.6% | 695 |
| 7am–8am | 82.9% | 1.2% | 563 |
| 9am–10am | 77.5% | 1.9% | 104 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | 79.1% | 0.9% | 429 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.1% | 0.6% | 349 |
| 1pm–2pm | 81.4% | 1.7% | 115 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.6% | 1.2% | 660 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.0% | 0.4% | 230 |
| 4pm–5pm | 68.2% | 2.3% | 477 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.7% | 0.0% | 215 |
| 6pm–7pm | 71.3% | 1.1% | 454 |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 30 | |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
Airlines at MBS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 78.2% | 74.5% | 2.0% | 2,061 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of MBS
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of MBS
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Saginaw/Bay City/Midland (MBS)
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) | 65.4% | -14.1 pts | 5.8% | 86 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 67.4% | -12.2 pts | 1.4% | 146 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.9% | -1.6 pts | 1.0% | 787 |
| All other days | 79.5% | — | 1.4% | 3,355 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at MBS
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Saginaw/Bay City/Midland (MBS)
Every route from MBS with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBS → Detroit (DTW) | 80.9% | 0.9% | 1,055 |
| MBS → Chicago (ORD) | 67.5% | 3.2% | 1,006 |