Columbia Regional (COU) Delays and On-Time Departures
Columbia, MO · ranked 184th of 333 airports for on-time departures
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, Columbia (COU) had 3,635 scheduled departures and 80.1% of them left on time (US average 77.4%).
That ranks 184th of 333 US airports tracked on this site, with 3.0% of departures cancelled.
Among airlines at Columbia (COU), Envoy Air left on time most often (80.6%).
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and December the worst month (71%).
Best time of day to fly out of Columbia (COU)
On-time departure % by scheduled departure hour (local time), last 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 89.5% | 3.9% | 208 |
| 6am–7am | 90.7% | 1.3% | 596 |
| 7am–8am | 88.4% | 1.9% | 735 |
| 8am–9am | 86.1% | 3.3% | 365 |
| 9am–10am | 88.3% | 0.7% | 275 |
| 10am–11am | 77.9% | 0.4% | 232 |
| 11am–12pm | 74.3% | 1.9% | 428 |
| 12pm–1pm | 76.5% | 2.6% | 659 |
| 1pm–2pm | 90.5% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 2pm–3pm | 67.9% | 4.5% | 88 |
| 3pm–4pm | 70.7% | 4.9% | 307 |
| 4pm–5pm | 75.0% | 2.7% | 263 |
| 5pm–6pm | 71.4% | 4.7% | 572 |
| 6pm–7pm | 70.2% | 7.1% | 336 |
| 7pm–8pm | 67.9% | 4.9% | 344 |
| 8pm–9pm | 69.8% | 1.9% | 54 |
Airlines at COU ranked by on-time departures
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 departures are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On-time departures | On-time arrivals | Cancelled | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 80.6% | 80.5% | 2.8% | 2,434 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 79.3% | 74.2% | 3.8% | 1,166 |
| Allegiant Air | 70.6% | 58.8% | 0.0% | 34 |
| PSA Airlines | Limited data | 1 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best day to fly out of COU
On-time departures by day, 24 months.
Best month to fly out of COU
On-time departures by month, 24 months.
Holiday travel at Columbia (COU)
On-time departures during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On-time departures | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 65.9% | -13.9 pts | 9.9% | 101 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.2% | -2.6 pts | 1.4% | 214 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.5% | -0.4 pts | 1.5% | 979 |
| All other days | 79.8% | — | 3.2% | 4,231 |
Monthly on-time departure trend at COU
On-time departure % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
Routes from Columbia (COU)
Every route from COU with its own page, by number of flights (last 12 months, on-time arrivals).
| To | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| COU → Chicago (ORD) | 73.7% | 3.7% | 1,976 |
| COU → Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) | 82.9% | 2.7% | 1,244 |
| COU → Denver (DEN) | 88.5% | 1.3% | 309 |