Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) Delays and On-Time Departures
Grand Island, NE · ranked 297th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
74.3% of the 955 flights scheduled to depart Grand Island (GRI) in the last 12 months left on time, 3.1 points below the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 297th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 2.1% of departures cancelled.
SkyWest Airlines was the most punctual airline here, with 75.1% of departures on time.
April has been the best month (86% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (68%).
Best time of day to fly out of Grand Island (GRI)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 77.4% | 2.4% | 335 |
| 6am–7am | 86.7% | 4.7% | 299 |
| 7am–8am | 89.6% | 0.0% | 96 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 7 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 11am–12pm | 88.2% | 0.0% | 110 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.8% | 0.0% | 33 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 71.4% | 1.9% | 421 |
| 4pm–5pm | 80.5% | 0.0% | 77 |
| 5pm–6pm | 68.8% | 3.1% | 96 |
| 6pm–7pm | 68.7% | 4.2% | 193 |
| 7pm–8pm | 60.0% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 8pm–9pm | 80.4% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 60.7% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 29 | |
Airlines at GRI ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 75.1% | 74.9% | 2.8% | 707 |
| Allegiant Air | 72.2% | 72.2% | 0.0% | 248 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of GRI
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of GRI
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Grand Island (GRI)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 75.0% | -2.7 pts | 0.0% | 40 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 61.9% | -15.8 pts | 1.2% | 85 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.9% | -3.7 pts | 0.6% | 324 |
| All other days | 77.7% | — | 2.5% | 1,492 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at GRI
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Grand Island (GRI)
Every route from GRI with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRI → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 74.9% | 2.8% | 707 |