Which departure time was most reliable for ORF to DCA?
Among qualifying ORF-to-DCA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.4% of 361 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 41.0% across 188 flights.
| Departure window | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | 361 | 88.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Late morning | 343 | 62.4% | 26.8% | 2.0% |
| Afternoon | 188 | 41.0% | 44.1% | 2.7% |
| Evening | 149 | 43.6% | 34.9% | 10.7% |
Which weekday was most reliable for ORF to DCA?
Among qualifying ORF-to-DCA weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 76.3% of 139 flights. Friday was lowest at 57.0% across 149 flights.
| Day | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 150 | 64.0% | 23.3% | 3.3% |
| Tuesday | 155 | 63.2% | 28.4% | 1.9% |
| Wednesday | 151 | 63.6% | 20.5% | 4.0% |
| Thursday | 148 | 66.9% | 23.6% | 1.4% |
| Friday | 149 | 57.0% | 32.9% | 2.7% |
| Saturday | 139 | 76.3% | 15.1% | 5.8% |
| Sunday | 149 | 63.8% | 22.8% | 6.0% |
Which airline was most reliable for ORF to DCA?
Only PSA Airlines met the ORF-to-DCA airline threshold: 65.3% of 1,013 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.
| Airline | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 1,013 | 65.3% | 23.9% | 3.4% |
| Republic Airways | 24 | 45.8% | 25.0% | 12.5% |
| Envoy Air | 4 | 75.0% | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Which month was most reliable for ORF to DCA?
Among qualifying ORF-to-DCA month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 79.8% of 89 flights. February 2026 was lowest at 53.6% across 84 flights.
| Month | Flights | On time | 30+ min | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | 88 | 59.1% | 22.7% | 10.2% |
| August 2025 | 92 | 72.8% | 12.0% | 3.3% |
| September 2025 | 89 | 79.8% | 15.7% | 0.0% |
| October 2025 | 93 | 60.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% |
| November 2025 | 88 | 56.8% | 30.7% | 2.3% |
| December 2025 | 65 | 63.1% | 24.6% | 3.1% |
| January 2026 | 83 | 59.0% | 26.5% | 7.2% |
| February 2026 | 84 | 53.6% | 36.9% | 2.4% |
| March 2026 | 93 | 62.4% | 22.6% | 5.4% |
| April 2026 | 89 | 71.9% | 22.5% | 0.0% |
| May 2026 | 91 | 71.4% | 24.2% | 1.1% |
| June 2026 | 86 | 66.3% | 20.9% | 8.1% |
What drove ORF to DCA delay minutes?
Late aircraft was the largest recorded ORF-to-DCA delay category, accounting for 40.3% of 33,105 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.
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