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EST, Nov 14 41 min ago
Forecast 56% Significant New Delay BWI departures

Model forecasts 56% delay risk for BWI departures 3–6 PM Saturday

Tailodds’ model gives the 42 departures scheduled from BWI 3–6 PM Saturday an average 56% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 34%. From the 6:00 AM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 56%Horizon 8.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View BWI
EST, Nov 14 41 min ago
Forecast 58% Major Developing Escalation Delay BWI departures

Model raises BWI departure delay risk noon–3 PM Saturday to 58%

What changed: 40% → 58% since the 5:00 AM EST forecast (same model, same window)

Tailodds’ model gives the 30 departures scheduled from BWI noon–3 PM Saturday an average 58% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 25%. From the 6:00 AM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 58%Horizon 5.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View BWI
EST, Nov 14 41 min ago
Forecast 45% Significant New Delay BWI departures

Model forecasts 45% delay risk for BWI departures 9 AM–noon Saturday

Tailodds’ model gives the 50 departures scheduled from BWI 9 AM–noon Saturday an average 45% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 17%. From the 6:00 AM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 45%Horizon 2.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View BWI
EST, Nov 14 1 h ago
Forecast Informational Resolved Resolution Cancellation BWI departures

Model lowers expected cancellations among BWI departures 6–9 AM Saturday to about 3

What changed: about 5 → 3

Adding up each flight’s cancellation probability, Tailodds’ model expects about 3 of the 60 departures scheduled 6–9 AM Saturday to be cancelled (5%). With calm weather it would expect about 0. From the 5:00 AM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of cancellations.

Expected ~3 cancellationsHorizon 0.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View BWI
EST, Nov 14 2 h ago
Forecast Informational Resolved Resolution Cancellation BWI departures

Model lowers expected cancellations among BWI departures 9 AM–noon Saturday to about 2

What changed: about 4 → 2

Adding up each flight’s cancellation probability, Tailodds’ model expects about 2 of the 50 departures scheduled 9 AM–noon Saturday to be cancelled (5%). With calm weather it would expect about 0. From the 4:00 AM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of cancellations.

Expected ~2 cancellationsHorizon 4.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View BWI
EST, Nov 14 5 h ago
Forecast 31% Informational Resolved Resolution Delay BWI departures

Model lowers BWI departure delay risk 9 AM–noon Saturday to 31%, near normal

What changed: 54% → 31%; calm-weather level 17%

Tailodds’ model gives the 50 departures scheduled from BWI 9 AM–noon Saturday an average 31% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 17%. From the 1:00 AM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 31%Horizon 7.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View BWI
EST, Nov 13 8 h ago
Observed Major Resolved Delay BWI arrivals

BWI arrivals running late: 100% reached the gate 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 15 arrivals that landed between 10:24 PM and 11:24 PM EST, 15 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 19% of arrivals at BWI arrive that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, all arrivals). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 10:24 PM–11:24 PM ESTSample 15 flightsLate 100%Typical 19%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View BWI
EST, Nov 13 8 h ago
Forecast 55% Major Resolved Delay BWI departures

Model forecasts 55% delay risk for BWI departures midnight–3 AM Saturday

Tailodds’ model gives the 17 departures scheduled from BWI midnight–3 AM Saturday an average 55% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 19%. From the 10:00 PM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 55%Horizon 1.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View BWI
EST, Nov 13 10 h ago
Confirmed Major Resolved Ground stop arrivals and departures

FAA advisory: “CNX NATIONWIDE GROUND STOP”

The FAA issued this advisory: “EVENT TIME: 14/0116 - 14/0130 DESTINATION AIRPORT:ALL FACILITIES INCLUDED: ALL EXPECT UPDATE:0400Z REASON: REMARKS: THE FAA COMMAND CENTER NATIONWIDE GROUND STOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.” This is an advisory bulletin; its text defines the affected flights and time period.

Source: FAA ATCSCC advisory ↗ Timeline (1)
EST, Nov 13 11 h ago
Forecast Major Resolved Cancellation BWI departures

Model expects about 5 cancellations among BWI departures 9 PM–midnight Friday

Adding up each flight’s cancellation probability, Tailodds’ model expects about 5 of the 30 departures scheduled 9 PM–midnight Friday to be cancelled (18%). With calm weather it would expect about 0. From the 7:00 PM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of cancellations.

Expected ~5 cancellationsHorizon 0.5 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View BWI
EST, Nov 13 12 h ago
Confirmed Major Resolved Ground stop arrivals and departures Late report

FAA advisory: “NATIONWIDE GROUND STOP”

The FAA issued this advisory: “EVENT TIME: 13/2245 - 14/0400 DESTINATION AIRPORT:ALL FACILITIES INCLUDED: ALL EXPECT UPDATE:0400Z REASON: COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE REMARKS: THE FAA COMMAND CENTER GROUND STOP REMAINS IN EFFECT. AS ENROUTE FACILITIES RECOVER, FLIGHTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO DEPART THROUGH COORDINATION WITH THE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM COMMAND CENTER.” This is an advisory bulletin; its text defines the affected flights and time period.

Source: FAA ATCSCC advisory ↗ Timeline (1)
EST, Nov 13 14 h ago
Forecast Major Resolved Cancellation BWI departures

Model expects about 7 cancellations among BWI departures 6–9 PM Friday

Adding up each flight’s cancellation probability, Tailodds’ model expects about 7 of the 57 departures scheduled 6–9 PM Friday to be cancelled (12%). With calm weather it would expect about 0. From the 4:00 PM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of cancellations.

Expected ~7 cancellationsHorizon 1.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View BWI
EST, Nov 13 14 h ago
Forecast 91% Major Resolved Escalation Delay BWI departures

Model raises BWI departure delay risk 9 PM–midnight Friday to 91%

What changed: 65% → 91% since the 3:00 PM EST forecast (same model, same window)

Tailodds’ model gives the 31 departures scheduled from BWI 9 PM–midnight Friday an average 91% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 50%. From the 4:00 PM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 91%Horizon 4.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View BWI
EST, Nov 13 14 h ago
Forecast 89% Major Resolved Escalation Delay BWI departures

Model raises BWI departure delay risk 6–9 PM Friday to 89%

What changed: 63% → 89% since the 3:00 PM EST forecast (same model, same window)

Tailodds’ model gives the 57 departures scheduled from BWI 6–9 PM Friday an average 89% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 48%. From the 4:00 PM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 89%Horizon 1.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View BWI
EST, Nov 13 15 h ago
Confirmed Major Resolved Ground stop arrivals and departures

FAA advisory: “NATIONAL GROUND STOP”

The FAA issued this advisory: “EVENT TIME: 13/2053 - 14/0400 DUE TO EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES AND FOR REASONS OF SAFETY. ATTENTION ALL AIRCRAFT OPERATORS, BY ORDER OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION COMMAND CENTER ALL AIRPORTS ARE GROUND STOPPED. ALL DEPARTING TRAFFIC SHOULD REMAIN GROUND STOPPED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. INBOUND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS WILL BE MANAGED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.” This is an advisory bulletin; its text defines the affected flights and time period.

Source: FAA ATCSCC advisory ↗ Timeline (1)
EST, Nov 13 15 h ago
Confirmed Significant Resolved Traffic restriction arrivals and departures

FAA advisory: “ALL AIRPORTS DIVERSION RECOVERY ACTIVATED”

The FAA issued this advisory: “EVENT TIME: 13/2030 - 14/0500 THE ATCSCC HAS ACTIVATED THE DIVERSION RECOVERY TOOL FOR ALL AIRPORTS. CUSTOMERS SHOULD ENSURE THAT DVRSN IS INCLUDED IN FLIGHT PLAN REMARKS OF DIVERTED AIRCRAFT. NOTE THAT IF THERE IS A GROUND DELAY PROGRAM OR GROUND STOP IN EFFECT FOR THE DESTINATION AIRPORT DIVERTED FLIGHTS ARE NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXEMPT AND WILL STILL RECEIVE AN EDCT. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED, DIVERSION RECOVERY WILL CLOSE AT THE END OF THE EVENT TIME SPECIFIED IN THIS ADVISORY.” This is an advisory bulletin; its text defines the affected flights and time period.

Source: FAA ATCSCC advisory ↗ Timeline (1)
EST, Nov 13 16 h ago
Observed Significant Resolved Inbound aircraft BWI departures

BWI: 8 of 17 departures in the next 90 min have their aircraft due in with under 35 min to turn

Of the 20 departures scheduled from BWI (BWI) between 2:56 PM and 4:26 PM EST, FAA flight plans name the aircraft for 17. For 8 of those, the aircraft’s previous flight into BWI is due at the gate less than 35 minutes before the scheduled departure, or after it (FAA arrival times or estimates plus the airport’s typical taxi time); 0 of those inbound flights have not taken off yet. Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data; it does not mean each of these departures will leave late.

Next 2:56 PM–4:26 PM ESTTight turns 8 of 17Share 47%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight plans and arrival estimates against airline schedules Timeline (1) View BWI
EST, Nov 13 19 h ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay BWI departures

BWI departures running late: 50% left 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 18 departures that took off between 11:09 AM and 12:09 PM EST, 9 left at least 15 minutes late. BWI typically sees 19% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 11 AM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 11:09 AM–12:09 PM ESTSample 18 flightsLate 50%Typical 19%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View BWI
EST, Nov 13 19 h ago
Forecast 51% Informational Resolved Resolution Delay BWI departures

Model lowers BWI departure delay risk 6–9 PM Friday to 51%, near normal

What changed: 59% → 51%; calm-weather level 44%

Tailodds’ model gives the 57 departures scheduled from BWI 6–9 PM Friday an average 51% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 44%. From the 11:00 AM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 51%Horizon 6.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View BWI
EST, Nov 13 20 h ago
Observed Informational Resolved Recovery Delay BWI departures

BWI departures back near normal: 20% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 69% at worst → 20% now

Of 25 departures that took off between 10:24 AM and 11:24 AM EST, 5 left at least 15 minutes late. BWI typically sees 16% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 10 AM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules. The late share has stayed at or below 26% for 31 minutes across 16 checks, each with at least 12 flights and current data.

Window 10:24 AM–11:24 AM ESTSample 25 flightsLate 20%Typical 16%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View BWI
EST, Nov 13 21 h ago
Forecast 48% Significant Resolved Delay BWI departures

Model forecasts 48% delay risk for BWI departures noon–3 PM Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 42 departures scheduled from BWI noon–3 PM Friday an average 48% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 31%. From the 9:00 AM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 48%Horizon 2.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View BWI
EST, Nov 12 32 h ago
Observed Significant Resolved De-escalation Delay BWI arrivals

BWI arrival delays ease: 42% late in the last hour, still above normal

What changed: late share 71% → 42%

Of 12 arrivals that landed between 10:33 PM and 11:33 PM EST, 5 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 19% of arrivals at BWI arrive that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, all arrivals). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 10:33 PM–11:33 PM ESTSample 12 flightsLate 42%Typical 19%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View BWI
EST, Nov 12 32 h ago
Observed Significant Resolved De-escalation Delay BWI departures

BWI departure delays ease: 60% late in the last hour, still above normal

What changed: late share 72% → 60%

Of 20 departures that took off between 10:02 PM and 11:02 PM EST, 12 left at least 15 minutes late. BWI typically sees 52% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 10 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 10:02 PM–11:02 PM ESTSample 20 flightsLate 60%Typical 52%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (5) 4 earlier matching updates View BWI
EST, Nov 12 33 h ago
Observed Significant Resolved De-escalation Inbound aircraft BWI departures

Fewer tight aircraft turns at BWI: 10 of 22 departures in the next 90 min, still high

What changed: tight share 54% → 45%

Of the 22 departures scheduled from BWI (BWI) between 9:59 PM and 11:29 PM EST, FAA flight plans name the aircraft for 22. For 10 of those, the aircraft’s previous flight into BWI is due at the gate less than 35 minutes before the scheduled departure, or after it (FAA arrival times or estimates plus the airport’s typical taxi time); 0 of those inbound flights have not taken off yet. Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data; it does not mean each of these departures will leave late.

Next 9:59 PM–11:29 PM ESTTight turns 10 of 22Share 45%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight plans and arrival estimates against airline schedules Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View BWI
EST, Nov 12 35 h ago
Forecast 78% Significant Resolved De-escalation Delay BWI departures

Model lowers BWI departure delay risk 9 PM–midnight Thursday to 78%

What changed: 78% → 78% since the 6:00 PM EST forecast (same model, same window)

Tailodds’ model gives the 32 departures scheduled from BWI 9 PM–midnight Thursday an average 78% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 55%. From the 7:00 PM EST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 78%Horizon 0.5 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (5) 4 earlier matching updates View BWI

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