Of 4,270 sampled VS departures, 81.3% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 34.2 minutes. Sample window: Oct 19, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026. Its published schedule has about 63 flights a week on 9 routes.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 183 | 86.9% | 35.0 min |
| Dec 2025 | 181 | 93.4% | 46.8 min |
| Jan 2026 | 150 | 61.3% | 28.7 min |
| Feb 2026 | 42 | 76.2% | 28.0 min |
| Mar 2026 | 365 | 71.5% | 28.6 min |
| Apr 2026 | 55 | 78.2% | 27.1 min |
| May 2026 | 327 | 71.0% | 25.5 min |
| Jun 2026 | 257 | 81.7% | 36.1 min |
| Jul 2026 | 507 | 83.4% | 35.0 min |
| Aug 2026 | 808 | 86.0% | 36.8 min |
| Sep 2026 | 972 | 85.0% | 35.0 min |
| Oct 2026 | 403 | 78.4% | 34.2 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow (LHR) | 1,767 | 90.0% | 34.0 min |
| John F Kennedy International (JFK) | 893 | 95.3% | 50.6 min |
| Manchester Airport (MAN) | 530 | 79.3% | 32.4 min |
| Los Angeles International (LAX) | 414 | 43.7% | 16.6 min |
| Washington Dulles International (IAD) | 171 | 64.9% | 23.2 min |
| Orlando International (MCO) | 84 | 57.1% | 27.4 min |
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | 66 | 90.9% | 35.4 min |
| Hartsfield-jackson Atlanta International (ATL) | 61 | 63.9% | 23.8 min |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | 61 | 65.6% | 27.9 min |
| San Francisco International (SFO) | 48 | 81.3% | 30.3 min |
3 active registered aircraft.
| Aircraft type | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Airbus A330/A340 | 2 |
| Boeing 747 | 1 |
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