Of 3,747 sampled VL departures, 79.5% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 29.2 minutes. Sample window: Oct 20, 2025 to Oct 17, 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 | 101 | 62.4% | 20.9 min |
| Dec 2025 | 85 | 75.3% | 30.6 min |
| Jan 2026 | 55 | 72.7% | 32.9 min |
| Feb 2026 | 83 | 51.8% | 19.7 min |
| Mar 2026 | 116 | 58.6% | 19.6 min |
| Apr 2026 | 135 | 62.2% | 21.1 min |
| May 2026 | 261 | 68.2% | 24.0 min |
| Jun 2026 | 320 | 85.9% | 32.5 min |
| Jul 2026 | 659 | 83.6% | 31.0 min |
| Aug 2026 | 761 | 83.4% | 30.1 min |
| Sep 2026 | 689 | 83.0% | 29.7 min |
| Oct 2026 | 445 | 85.4% | 33.0 min |
| Departure airport | Departures sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) | 1,444 | 89.5% | 30.6 min |
| Manchester Airport (MAN) | 343 | 85.4% | 34.0 min |
| Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) | 316 | 59.2% | 22.8 min |
| Kastrup (CPH) | 238 | 68.1% | 29.1 min |
| Heathrow (LHR) | 225 | 88.9% | 33.0 min |
| Charles De Gaulle (CDG) | 188 | 81.4% | 32.4 min |
| Hamburg Airport (HAM) | 164 | 76.8% | 26.2 min |
| Blagnac (TLS) | 134 | 72.4% | 31.6 min |
| Münster Osnabrück International (FMO) | 126 | 48.4% | 17.5 min |
| Cologne/bonn (CGN) | 93 | 43.0% | 16.1 min |
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