Of 3,726 sampled VL departures, 79.4% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 29.1 minutes. Sample window: Oct 17, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 101 | 62.4% | 20.9 min |
| Dec 2025 | 85 | 75.3% | 30.6 min |
| Jan 2026 | 55 | 72.7% | 32.9 min |
| Feb 2026 | 83 | 51.8% | 19.7 min |
| Mar 2026 | 116 | 58.6% | 19.6 min |
| Apr 2026 | 135 | 62.2% | 21.1 min |
| May 2026 | 261 | 68.2% | 24.0 min |
| Jun 2026 | 320 | 85.9% | 32.5 min |
| Jul 2026 | 659 | 83.6% | 31.0 min |
| Aug 2026 | 761 | 83.4% | 30.1 min |
| Sep 2026 | 689 | 83.0% | 29.7 min |
| Oct 2026 | 415 | 85.1% | 32.4 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | 1,429 | 89.5% | 30.4 min |
| Manchester Airport (MAN) | 344 | 85.5% | 33.8 min |
| Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) | 314 | 58.6% | 22.6 min |
| Kastrup (CPH) | 237 | 67.9% | 29.1 min |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 229 | 88.7% | 33.3 min |
| Charles De Gaulle (CDG) | 188 | 81.4% | 32.3 min |
| Hamburg Airport (HAM) | 159 | 76.7% | 26.0 min |
| Blagnac (TLS) | 132 | 72.0% | 31.6 min |
| Münster Osnabrück International (FMO) | 127 | 48.8% | 17.5 min |
| Cologne/bonn (CGN) | 94 | 42.6% | 16.1 min |
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