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Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) delays and on-time record

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii PHNL #30 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 HNL.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated just now
Weather now
VFR 84°F Observed 37 min ago
Late departures
15.3%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for HNL

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

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

Current conditions at HNL

VFR

84°F29°C

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

Wind
060° 15 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
FEW 2,600 ft
Ceiling
None
Pressure
29.99 inHg

METARMETAR PHNL 111953Z 06013KT 10SM FEW026 29/19 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02890194 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 37 min ago.

On-time performance at HNL

Based on 14,964 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

15.3%Departures late
19.2%Arrivals late
0.89%Cancelled
9.5 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at HNL
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Alaska Airlines 8,486 18.6% 1.08%
Southwest Airlines 3,290 8.0% 0.09%
United Airlines 1,551 14.9% 0.97%
Delta Air Lines 920 8.9% 1.96%
American Airlines 717 18.7% 0.14%

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 HNL

A ground stop holds flights bound for HNL 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

  • The Wiki Wiki shuttle is free and runs often, so there is no need to walk long distances between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 on foot.
  • If you are flying an interisland flight, check the terminal on your ticket. Interisland flights can use Terminals 1 or 3.
  • Priority Pass members should check the IASS Hawaii Lounge hours, because it closes at 6 p.m.
  • The Garden Court area in Terminal 2 has gardens between the concourses and is a quieter place to wait before your flight.