Key Field (MEI) Delays and On-Time Departures
Meridian, MS · ranked 30th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
86.1% of the 627 flights scheduled to depart Meridian (MEI) in the last 12 months left on time, 8.7 points above the US average of 77.4%.
That ranks 30th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 1.1% of departures cancelled.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and May the worst month (73%).
Best time of day to fly out of Meridian (MEI)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 86.1% | 1.5% | 674 |
| 9am–10am | 89.1% | 0.0% | 55 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 27 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.7% | 1.1% | 347 |
| 2pm–3pm | 80.8% | 3.1% | 129 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 22 | |
Airlines at MEI 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 | 86.1% | 83.7% | 1.1% | 627 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of MEI
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of MEI
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Meridian (MEI)
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) | Limited data | 24 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.7% | -3.1 pts | 1.9% | 53 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 77.8% | -7.9 pts | 0.9% | 214 |
| All other days | 85.8% | — | 1.6% | 963 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at MEI
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Meridian (MEI)
Every route from MEI with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEI → Houston (IAH) | 83.7% | 1.1% | 627 |