Of 9,667 sampled DE departures, 77.2% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 31.4 minutes. Sample window: Oct 16, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Month | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 368 | 68.8% | 25.8 min |
| Dec 2025 | 402 | 73.6% | 28.6 min |
| Jan 2026 | 111 | 69.4% | 38.2 min |
| Feb 2026 | 118 | 53.4% | 22.2 min |
| Mar 2026 | 228 | 44.7% | 18.6 min |
| Apr 2026 | 272 | 36.8% | 15.8 min |
| May 2026 | 466 | 60.7% | 21.2 min |
| Jun 2026 | 905 | 78.8% | 35.5 min |
| Jul 2026 | 1,971 | 82.2% | 31.5 min |
| Aug 2026 | 1,954 | 83.5% | 33.6 min |
| Sep 2026 | 1,821 | 81.1% | 32.7 min |
| Oct 2026 | 900 | 81.8% | 37.3 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | 5,967 | 88.4% | 36.0 min |
| Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) | 2,028 | 55.3% | 21.9 min |
| Hamburg Airport (HAM) | 804 | 52.4% | 21.1 min |
| Gatwick (LGW) | 247 | 79.0% | 32.5 min |
| John F Kennedy International (JFK) | 192 | 79.7% | 42.7 min |
| Los Angeles International (LAX) | 126 | 81.0% | 32.8 min |
| Charles De Gaulle (CDG) | 122 | 63.9% | 24.1 min |
| Münster Osnabrück International (FMO) | 58 | 31.0% | 11.8 min |
| Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) | 25 | 68.0% | 22.6 min |
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