Melbourne (MEL) airport average departure delay right now
Departures +8 min, arrivals 3 min early. 4 of 474 flights cancelled (0.8%).
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Melbourne (MEL) delays today: departures are running +8 min and arrivals 3 min early, across 474 flights tracked so far. 4 of 474 tracked flights have been cancelled (0.8%). Source: official airport boards, METAR weather, Pro Flight Search tracking. Updated 5 September 2026 at 08:24 UTC.
When this board posts +15, the median flight leaves +22. Posted vs. actual across every hub: the slippage study →
Positions as of 22:10 local · updates every 3 min. Tap any flight to watch it on its own page.
Today is the 2nd worst day of the last 30. Median day: +4 min departures.
Last 90 days: lightest on Sunday (+3 min), heaviest on Friday (+8 min).
One message when MEL crosses your line, one when it clears. Nothing else, ever.
Melbourne airport delays today
MEL has minor delays. A typical departure is currently +8 min. Arrivals are 3 min early. Cancellations: 4 of 474 tracked flights (0.8%). Weather worsens around 02:00 local per the TAF. The calmest upcoming departure hour looks like 05:00 (on time expected). The terminal forecast includes rain/showers.
Nearby gateways: CBR HBA ADL SYD OOL BNE · Global delay board · Nonstop routes from Melbourne
Is Melbourne (MEL) delayed right now?
MEL has minor delays. Departures +8 min, arrivals 3 min early. 4 of 474 flights cancelled (0.8%).
What is the current weather at Melbourne (MEL)?
Winds W-270 at 15kt, Vis 10km, Temp 12°C, Dew 7°C, Alt 1010 hPa, Scattered clouds at 3400ft, Broken layer at 4200ft, Overcast layer at 12000ft. 12°C. wind 15 kt. visibility >10 km. flight rules VFR.
What is the best day to fly from Melbourne (MEL)?
Over the last 90 days, Sunday averaged the lightest departure delays (+3 min). Friday ran heaviest (+8 min).
How often are flights delayed at MEL today?
We tracked 474 flights today: departures +8 min, arrivals 3 min early. 0.8% of tracked operations were cancelled.
What is the TAF forecast for MEL?
The next TAF period (VFR) forecasts: Winds W-260 at 15kt, Vis 10km, Light Showers Rain, Few clouds at 2000ft, Scattered clouds at 3000ft.
Are there cancellations at MEL today?
4 cancellations across 474 tracked flights today (0.8% of operations).
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