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

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

66.1% of 626 official scheduled ORD-to-MCW flights arrived on time; 18.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 6.5% 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
66.1%arrived on time
18.1%30+ min late
6.5%cancelled
626scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+13.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for ORD to MCW?

Among qualifying ORD-to-MCW departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 77.3% of 264 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 58.0% across 362 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning26477.3%13.3%3.4%
Afternoon36258.0%21.5%8.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for ORD to MCW?

Among qualifying ORD-to-MCW weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 73.8% of 103 flights. Monday was lowest at 58.7% across 104 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday10458.7%23.1%7.7%
Tuesday5560.0%14.5%10.9%
Wednesday10373.8%14.6%2.9%
Thursday10173.3%16.8%4.0%
Friday10466.3%18.3%5.8%
Saturday5565.5%16.4%9.1%
Sunday10462.5%20.2%8.7%

Which airline was most reliable for ORD to MCW?

Only SkyWest Airlines met the ORD-to-MCW airline threshold: 66.1% of 626 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines62666.1%18.1%6.5%

Which month was most reliable for ORD to MCW?

Among qualifying ORD-to-MCW month results, February 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 75.0% of 48 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 54.5% across 55 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20255366.0%18.9%5.7%
August 20255367.9%15.1%5.7%
September 20255174.5%7.8%0.0%
October 20255474.1%16.7%0.0%
November 20255070.0%10.0%10.0%
December 20255554.5%20.0%21.8%
January 20265360.4%28.3%5.7%
February 20264875.0%16.7%0.0%
March 20265364.2%13.2%13.2%
April 20265261.5%23.1%7.7%
May 20265360.4%28.3%1.9%
June 20265166.7%17.6%5.9%

What drove ORD to MCW delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded ORD-to-MCW delay category, accounting for 40.1% of 11,863 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline40.1%
Late aircraft31.0%
National airspace14.3%
Weather13.8%
Security0.8%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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