Of 2,650 sampled departures, 43.1% left 15 minutes or more behind schedule. Average lateness was 20.8 minutes. Sample window: Jan 16, 2026 to May 7, 2026.
These are historical aggregates, not live status. A departure is late at 15 minutes past schedule.
| Airline | Flights sampled | Late | Average lateness |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChallengAir (1I) | 126 | 86.5% | 42.7 min |
| Expressjet (XE) | 218 | 70.2% | 26.0 min |
| Envoy Air Inc. (MQ) | 26 | 69.2% | 20.1 min |
| UPS Airlines (5X) | 26 | 61.5% | 19.0 min |
| Mexicana (MX) | 24 | 58.3% | 20.8 min |
43.1% of this BUR sample left 15 minutes late or more.
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