Marquette Sawyer Regional (MQT) Delays and On-Time Departures
Marquette, MI · ranked 281st of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
75.8% of the 1,432 flights scheduled to depart Marquette (MQT) in the last 12 months left on time, 1.6 points below the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 281st of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 5.6% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Marquette (MQT), SkyWest Airlines left on time most often (77.2%).
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and December the worst month (64%).
Best time of day to fly out of Marquette (MQT)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 80.2% | 2.6% | 384 |
| 7am–8am | 84.7% | 5.6% | 756 |
| 8am–9am | 74.5% | 4.4% | 160 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 26 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.3% | 0.0% | 34 |
| 1pm–2pm | 79.6% | 3.3% | 274 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.2% | 5.4% | 130 |
| 3pm–4pm | 83.7% | 0.0% | 153 |
| 4pm–5pm | 77.0% | 4.2% | 118 |
| 5pm–6pm | 62.0% | 4.8% | 249 |
| 6pm–7pm | 79.9% | 3.6% | 196 |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.6% | 10.8% | 37 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Airlines at MQT 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 | 77.2% | 75.2% | 6.2% | 688 |
| Envoy Air | 74.6% | 72.8% | 5.0% | 744 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of MQT
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of MQT
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Marquette (MQT)
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) | 59.5% | -20.8 pts | 9.8% | 41 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 63.0% | -17.3 pts | 16.1% | 87 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.9% | -2.4 pts | 1.3% | 477 |
| All other days | 80.3% | — | 4.1% | 1,919 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at MQT
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Marquette (MQT)
Every route from MQT with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| MQT → Chicago (ORD) | 72.8% | 5.0% | 744 |
| MQT → Detroit (DTW) | 79.5% | 6.0% | 364 |
| MQT → Minneapolis (MSP) | 70.3% | 6.5% | 324 |