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New Orleans Airport (MSY) departures today

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New Orleans Airport (MSY) delays today: 60% of the 139 flights we have timed operated within 15 minutes of schedule. Departures are running +19 min, across 63 flights tracked so far today. 3 of 63 tracked flights have been cancelled (4.8%). The busiest departure hour on today's board is 17:00 local, with 14 flights scheduled to leave. The most-served destination today is Houston (IAH), with 4 departures on the board. Source: official airport boards, METAR weather, Pro Flight Search tracking. Updated 8 September 2026 at 03:03 UTC.

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+19 min

typical departure delay right now

Departures +19 min, arrivals 6 min early. 3 of 266 flights cancelled (1.1%).

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Where New Orleans Airport (MSY) departures fly

IAHHouston4 flights
ATLAtlanta4 flights
DFWDallas-Fort Worth4 flights
BOSBoston3 flights
DCAWashington3 flights
HOUHouston3 flights
DALDallas3 flights
AUSAustin3 flights

Destinations on the current board, busiest first. 36 airports are served in this departures window.

Busiest departure hours at New Orleans Airport (MSY)

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The busiest departure hour on today's board is 17:00 local, with 14 flights scheduled to leave.

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New Orleans Airport (MSY) departures: common questions

How delayed are New Orleans Airport (MSY) departures right now?

New Orleans Airport (MSY) delays today: 60% of the 139 flights we have timed operated within 15 minutes of schedule. Departures are running +19 min, across 63 flights tracked so far today. 3 of 63 tracked flights have been cancelled (4.8%).

How many flights are cancelled at New Orleans Airport (MSY) today?

3 of the 63 flights currently on the board are cancelled.

What is the busiest departure hour at New Orleans Airport (MSY)?

The busiest departure hour on today's board is 17:00 local, with 14 flights scheduled to leave.

Where do New Orleans Airport (MSY) departures fly?

The busiest destinations on the current board are Houston (IAH), Atlanta (ATL), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Boston (BOS), Washington (DCA). In total 36 airports are served in this window.