Of 1,039 sampled VA departures, 60.6% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 22.4 minutes. Sample window: Nov 14, 2025 to Nov 1, 2026. Its published schedule has about 63 flights a week on 5 routes.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 24 | 54.2% | 15.8 min |
| May 2026 | 867 | 58.0% | 21.6 min |
| Oct 2026 | 107 | 81.3% | 31.6 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) | 295 | 70.2% | 26.7 min |
| Melbourne Airport (MEL) | 273 | 66.7% | 23.7 min |
| Brisbane International Airport (BNE) | 271 | 55.4% | 21.5 min |
| Perth International Airport (PER) | 109 | 41.3% | 15.7 min |
| Adelaide International Airport (ADL) | 74 | 54.1% | 15.6 min |
15 active registered aircraft.
| Aircraft type | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Boeing 737 NG | 15 |
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