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Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) delays and on-time record

Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, Arkansas KXNA #96 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at XNA.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated just now
Weather now
VFR 85°F Observed 1 h ago
Late departures
21.1%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for XNA

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at XNA right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked just now. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at XNA

VFR

85°F29°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
230° 13 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
Clear
Ceiling
None
Pressure
30.07 inHg

METARMETAR KXNA 111753Z 23011KT 170V250 10SM CLR 29/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02940161 10294 20156 58003

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 1 h ago.

On-time performance at XNA

Based on 4,125 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

21.1%Departures late
24.7%Arrivals late
2.06%Cancelled
22.6 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at XNA
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Envoy Air 1,437 18.7% 1.46%
SkyWest Airlines 1,070 15.6% 1.12%
American Airlines 455 26.6% 3.30%
PSA Airlines 425 24.9% 3.76%
Allegiant Air 272 41.9% 0.74%
Republic Airways 272 18.0% 5.88%
United Airlines 105 22.9% 0.00%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at XNA

A ground stop holds flights bound for XNA at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Arrive at least two hours early, since the posted wait times and the single checkpoint can add time during busy periods.
  • Use Economy at $8 per day for longer trips, or Short-Term Parking if you only need an hour or two.
  • Use the free shuttle from the parking garages and rental car facility to the terminal, especially if you are carrying heavy bags.
  • Rideshare pickups and drop-offs cost $2 each at XNA, so factor that into the cost of a ride.
  • Check Escape Lounge hours before you visit, since they differ between weekdays and Thursday and Sunday.