ON-TIME PERFORMANCE FLIGHT DATA


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Every month OAG releases the latest on-time performance (OTP) data for the top 20 airports and airlines. 

The on-time performance data shows the percentage of flights that have departed (for airports) or arrived (for airlines) on schedule. A flight is considered on-time if it has departed or arrived within 15 minutes of the schedule.

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WHAT IS OTP?

On-time performance (OTP) data is critical to understanding the performance of airlines and airports.

Across the aviation industry, an airline departure or arrival occurring within 15 minutes of the scheduled time is considered on-time.

OTP is a crucial key performance indicator for airlines and airports, it helps to gauge their efficiency and also has the potential to set them apart from their competitors.

UNDERSTANDING THE DATA

On-time performance data shows the percentage of flights that have departed (for airports) or arrived (for airlines) on-time. 

A flight is considered on-time if it has departed or arrived within 15 minutes of the schedule.

The higher the percentage, the better the OTP score.

Cancellations are included in our data and are considered not on-time.

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Frequently asked questions


 

Airport on-time performance is based on actual gate departure times. Flights that depart within 15 minutes of the schedule are considered on-time. Departing 15 minutes or more after the scheduled time is considered not on-time.

Airline on-time performance is based on actual gate arrival times. Flights that arrive within 15 minutes of the schedule are considered on-time. Arriving 15 minutes or more after the scheduled time is considered not on-time.

OTP is valuable for operations management; delays affect productivity and lead to increased costs. Flight punctuality is also of the highest importance to the traveler, poor punctuality will mean that flights arrive at their gate late or depart late – which could lead to passengers missing connecting flights. 

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