Richmond International Airport (RIC) delays and on-time record

Richmond, Virginia KRIC #64 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 RIC.

FAA status: No delays reported Updated 4 min ago
Weather now: VFR 58°F Observed 9 h ago
Late departures: 23.5%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for RIC

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

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 4 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at RIC

VFR

58°F14°C

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

Wind: 040° 8 mph
Visibility: 10+ mi
Clouds: FEW 4,000 ft, SCT 8,000 ft, OVC 20,000 ft
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
Pressure: 30.31 inHg

METARMETAR KRIC 101154Z 04007KT 10SM FEW040 SCT080 OVC200 14/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP270 T01440122 10144 20128 51015

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

On-time performance at RIC

Based on 4,974 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

23.5%Departures late

25.8%Arrivals late

2.50%Cancelled

20.1 minAverage departure delay

On-time performance by airline at RIC
Airline	Departures	Late	Cancelled
Republic Airways	1,312	17.9%	5.26%
American Airlines	870	24.6%	1.38%
Delta Air Lines	780	18.7%	1.15%
Southwest Airlines	579	46.3%	0.69%
JetBlue Airways	574	20.4%	2.44%
United Airlines	304	14.5%	1.32%
SkyWest Airlines	202	23.3%	5.45%
PSA Airlines	168	32.1%	1.79%

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 RIC

A ground stop holds flights bound for RIC 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

Economy parking at $10 per day with a free 24/7 shuttle is the best value for long trips.
Taxis wait at the lower-level center curbside, next to the parking garages, so look for the Ground Transportation signs.
After you clear security at either checkpoint, you can move between the two concourses freely.
Check the Escape Lounge access rules before you go, since they depend on your card or ticket.