Kansas City (MCI) airport average departure delay right now
Departures 3 min early, arrivals 4 min early. 2 of 116 flights cancelled (1.7%).
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Kansas City (MCI) delays today: 94% of the 87 flights we have timed operated within 15 minutes of schedule. Departures are running 3 min early and arrivals 4 min early, across 116 flights tracked so far today. 2 of 116 tracked flights have been cancelled (1.7%). Source: official airport boards, METAR weather, Pro Flight Search tracking. Updated 3 September 2026 at 16:53 UTC.
Boards at MCI post conservatively today. The median flight leaves at or before the posted delay. Posted vs. actual across every hub: the slippage study →
Positions as of 11:57 local · updates every 3 min. Tap any flight to watch it on its own page.
Today is the 18th worst day of the last 30. Median day: +1 min departures.
Last 90 days: lightest on Tuesday (+9 min), heaviest on Friday (+15 min).
One message when MCI crosses your line, one when it clears. Nothing else, ever.
Kansas City airport delays today
MCI is running smoothly. A typical departure is currently 3 min early. Arrivals are 4 min early. Cancellations: 2 of 116 tracked flights (1.7%). The calmest upcoming departure hour looks like 13:00 (on time expected).
Nearby gateways: OMA DSM ICT TUL STL OKC · Global delay board · Nonstop routes from Kansas City
Is Kansas City (MCI) delayed right now?
MCI is running smoothly. Departures 3 min early, arrivals 4 min early. 2 of 116 flights cancelled (1.7%). 94% of the 87 flights we timed here today operated within 15 minutes of schedule.
What is the current weather at Kansas City (MCI)?
Winds SSW-200 at 11kt, Vis 10sm, Temp 32°C, Dew 21°C, Alt 29.94 inHg, Few clouds at 13000ft. 32°C. wind 11 kt. visibility >10 km. flight rules VFR.
What is the best day to fly from Kansas City (MCI)?
Over the last 90 days, Tuesday averaged the lightest departure delays (+9 min). Friday ran heaviest (+15 min).
How often are flights delayed at MCI today?
We tracked 116 flights today: departures 3 min early, arrivals 4 min early. 1.7% of tracked operations were cancelled.
What is the TAF forecast for MCI?
The next TAF period (VFR) forecasts: Winds SSW-200 at 11kt, Vis greater than 6sm, Sky clear.
Are there cancellations at MCI today?
2 cancellations across 116 tracked flights today (1.7% of operations).
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