BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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MCW→ORD

Mason City, IA (MCW) to Chicago, IL (ORD) flight delay odds

62.8% of 626 official scheduled MCW-to-ORD flights arrived on time; 20.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 7.3% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
62.8%arrived on time
20.0%30+ min late
7.3%cancelled
626scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+24.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MCW to ORD?

Among qualifying MCW-to-ORD departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 78.8% of 264 flights. Evening was lowest at 48.8% across 320 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning26478.8%12.5%4.2%
Afternoon4269.0%16.7%9.5%
Evening32048.8%26.6%9.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for MCW to ORD?

Among qualifying MCW-to-ORD weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 71.8% of 103 flights. Monday was lowest at 57.7% across 104 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10457.7%21.2%9.6%
Tuesday5560.0%20.0%10.9%
Wednesday10371.8%18.4%2.9%
Thursday10163.4%23.8%5.0%
Friday10461.5%19.2%6.7%
Saturday5561.8%16.4%10.9%
Sunday10461.5%19.2%8.7%

Which airline was most reliable for MCW to ORD?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the MCW-to-ORD airline threshold: 62.8% of 626 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines62662.8%20.0%7.3%

Which month was most reliable for MCW to ORD?

Among qualifying MCW-to-ORD month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 79.2% of 48 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 52.7% across 55 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255360.4%26.4%5.7%
August 20255358.5%30.2%5.7%
September 20255176.5%15.7%0.0%
October 20255459.3%22.2%0.0%
November 20255062.0%18.0%6.0%
December 20255552.7%18.2%25.5%
January 20265360.4%22.6%7.5%
February 20264879.2%14.6%0.0%
March 20265360.4%18.9%13.2%
April 20265267.3%15.4%11.5%
May 20265364.2%18.9%3.8%
June 20265154.9%17.6%7.8%

What drove MCW to ORD delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MCW-to-ORD delay category, accounting for 46.1% of 17,795 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline24.9%
Late aircraft46.1%
National airspace17.3%
Weather11.4%
Security0.4%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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