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Dallas Love Field (DAL) delays and on-time record

Dallas, Texas KDAL #33 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 DAL.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated just now
Weather now
VFR 66°F Observed 9 h ago
Late departures
43.8%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for DAL

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

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

Current conditions at DAL

VFR

66°F19°C

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

Wind
Calm
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
Clear
Ceiling
None
Pressure
29.98 inHg

METARMETAR KDAL 101153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01890156 10222 20183 53007

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 9 h ago.

Active weather alerts

  • Air Quality AlertAir Quality Alert issued October 9 at 2:19PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

On-time performance at DAL

Based on 18,403 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

43.8%Departures late
31.3%Arrivals late
1.18%Cancelled
26.2 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at DAL
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Southwest Airlines 17,934 44.4% 1.30%
Delta Air Lines 469 23.5% 1.49%

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 DAL

A ground stop holds flights bound for DAL 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

  • Dining is mostly airside. Food counters close around 10 p.m., so plan to eat before then if you are flying late.
  • Luggage can be checked up to four hours before your flight. The airport does not offer luggage storage.
  • Gate passes are issued by individual airlines, not the airport. Contact the airline before you arrive if you need to escort someone to the gate.
  • Hotels within a few miles of the airport provide shuttles, which can be useful for an overnight stay if you cannot leave the airport.