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CST, Nov 13 46 min ago
Forecast 54% Significant New Delay MDW departures

Model forecasts 54% delay risk for Midway departures 3–6 PM Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 22 departures scheduled from Midway 3–6 PM Friday an average 54% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 37%. From the 4:00 AM CST forecast (model famA-fc-v3+famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 54%Horizon 10.0 hModel famA-fc-v3+famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View MDW
CST, Nov 13 46 min ago
Forecast 57% Major Developing Escalation Delay MDW departures

Updated model puts Midway departure delay risk noon–3 PM Friday at 57%

What changed: 47% → 57% since the 1:00 AM CST forecast (model changed)

Tailodds’ model gives the 46 departures scheduled from Midway noon–3 PM Friday an average 57% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 27%. From the 4:00 AM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). The model changed since the previous item (from famA-fc-v3+famB-sd-v4i), so some or all of this change comes from the new model rather than new information. This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 57%Horizon 7.0 hModel famB-sd-v4iModel changed

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 13 46 min ago
Forecast 42% Significant New Delay MDW departures

Model forecasts 42% delay risk for Midway departures 9 AM–noon Friday

Tailodds’ model gives the 42 departures scheduled from Midway 9 AM–noon Friday an average 42% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 17%. From the 4:00 AM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 42%Horizon 4.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View MDW
CST, Nov 12 6 h ago
Observed Major Resolved Escalation Delay MDW departures

Midway departure delays worsen: 92% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 50% → 92%

Of 12 departures that took off between 10:06 PM and 11:06 PM CST, 11 left at least 15 minutes late. Midway typically sees 55% 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 10:06 PM–11:06 PM CSTSample 12 flightsLate 92%Typical 55%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 12 8 h ago
Observed Major Resolved Escalation Delay MDW arrivals

Midway arrival delays worsen: 92% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 55% → 92%

Of 12 arrivals that landed between 8:30 PM and 9:30 PM CST, 11 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 22% of arrivals at Midway 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 8:30 PM–9:30 PM CSTSample 12 flightsLate 92%Typical 22%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 12 10 h ago
Forecast 63% Informational Resolved Resolution Delay MDW departures

Model lowers Midway departure delay risk 9 PM–midnight Thursday to 63%, near normal

What changed: 69% → 63%; calm-weather level 57%

Tailodds’ model gives the 29 departures scheduled from Midway 9 PM–midnight Thursday an average 63% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 57%. From the 6:00 PM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 63%Horizon 1.5 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 12 15 h ago
Forecast 60% Significant Resolved Delay MDW departures

Model forecasts 60% delay risk for Midway departures 6–9 PM Thursday

Tailodds’ model gives the 37 departures scheduled from Midway 6–9 PM Thursday an average 60% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 44%. From the 1:00 PM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 60%Horizon 3.6 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View MDW
CST, Nov 12 17 h ago
Forecast 45% Significant Resolved Delay MDW departures

Model forecasts 45% delay risk for Midway departures noon–3 PM Thursday

Tailodds’ model gives the 46 departures scheduled from Midway noon–3 PM Thursday an average 45% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 30%. From the 11:00 AM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 45%Horizon 0.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View MDW
CST, Nov 11 32 h ago
Observed Informational Resolved Recovery Delay MDW departures

Midway departures back near normal: 17% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 100% at worst → 17% now

Of 23 departures that took off between 8:41 PM and 9:41 PM CST, 4 left at least 15 minutes late. Midway typically sees 51% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 9 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules. The late share has stayed at or below 30% for 31 minutes across 16 checks, each with at least 12 flights and current data.

Window 8:41 PM–9:41 PM CSTSample 23 flightsLate 17%Typical 51%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View MDW
CST, Nov 11 39 h ago
Observed Informational Resolved Recovery Delay MDW departures

Midway departures back near normal: 28% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 75% at worst → 28% now

Of 18 departures that took off between 1:09 PM and 2:09 PM CST, 5 left at least 15 minutes late. Midway typically sees 24% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 1 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules. The late share has stayed at or below 30% for 31 minutes across 16 checks, each with at least 12 flights and current data.

Window 1:09 PM–2:09 PM CSTSample 18 flightsLate 28%Typical 24%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View MDW
CST, Nov 11 44 h ago
Forecast 38% Informational Resolved Resolution Delay MDW departures

Model lowers Midway departure delay risk 6–9 PM Wednesday to 38%, near normal

What changed: 46% → 38%; calm-weather level 30%

Tailodds’ model gives the 53 departures scheduled from Midway 6–9 PM Wednesday an average 38% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 30%. From the 8:00 AM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). The model changed since the previous item (from famA-fc-v3), so some or all of this change comes from the new model rather than new information. This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 38%Horizon 9.1 hModel famB-sd-v4iModel changed

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 11 45 h ago
Forecast 29% Informational Resolved Resolution Delay MDW departures

Model lowers Midway departure delay risk 3–6 PM Wednesday to 29%, near normal

What changed: 42% → 29%; calm-weather level 25%

Tailodds’ model gives the 27 departures scheduled from Midway 3–6 PM Wednesday an average 29% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 25%. From the 7:00 AM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 29%Horizon 6.5 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 10 2 days ago
Observed Informational Resolved Recovery Delay MDW departures

Midway departures back near normal: 0% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 75% at worst → 0% now

Of 24 departures that took off between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM CST, 0 left at least 15 minutes late. Midway typically sees 42% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 6 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules. The late share has stayed at or below 30% for 31 minutes across 16 checks, each with at least 12 flights and current data.

Window 6:00 PM–7:00 PM CSTSample 24 flightsLate 0%Typical 42%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 10 2 days ago
Observed Informational Resolved Recovery Delay MDW departures

Midway departures back near normal: 4% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 56% at worst → 4% now

Of 26 departures that took off between 12:57 PM and 1:57 PM CST, 1 left at least 15 minutes late. Midway typically sees 24% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 1 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules. The late share has stayed at or below 30% for 31 minutes across 16 checks, each with at least 12 flights and current data.

Window 12:57 PM–1:57 PM CSTSample 26 flightsLate 4%Typical 24%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 9 3 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay MDW arrivals

Midway arrivals running late: 50% reached the gate 15+ min late in the last hour

Of 14 arrivals that landed between 8:25 PM and 9:25 PM CST, 7 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 22% of arrivals at Midway 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 8:25 PM–9:25 PM CSTSample 14 flightsLate 50%Typical 22%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View MDW
CST, Nov 9 3 days ago
Observed Informational Resolved Recovery Delay MDW arrivals

Midway arrivals back near normal: 15% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 75% at worst → 15% now

Of 20 arrivals that landed between 7:32 PM and 8:32 PM CST, 3 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 22% of arrivals at Midway arrive that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, all arrivals). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules. The late share has stayed at or below 30% for 31 minutes across 16 checks, each with at least 12 flights and current data.

Window 7:32 PM–8:32 PM CSTSample 20 flightsLate 15%Typical 22%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 9 3 days ago
Forecast 55% Informational Resolved Resolution Delay MDW departures

Model lowers Midway departure delay risk 9 PM–midnight Monday to 55%, near normal

What changed: 58% → 55%; calm-weather level 50%

Tailodds’ model gives the 30 departures scheduled from Midway 9 PM–midnight Monday an average 55% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 50%. From the 7:00 PM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 55%Horizon 0.6 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 9 3 days ago
Forecast 64% Significant Resolved Escalation Delay MDW departures

Model raises Midway departure delay risk 6–9 PM Monday to 64%

What changed: 51% → 64% since the 2:00 PM CST forecast (same model, same window)

Tailodds’ model gives the 41 departures scheduled from Midway 6–9 PM Monday an average 64% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 43%. From the 5:00 PM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 64%Horizon 0.0 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 9 3 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved Delay MDW departures

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

Of 12 departures that took off between 1:23 PM and 2:23 PM CST, 6 left at least 15 minutes late. Midway typically sees 24% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 1 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 1:23 PM–2:23 PM CSTSample 12 flightsLate 50%Typical 24%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (1) View MDW
CST, Nov 8 4 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved De-escalation Delay MDW departures

Midway departure delays ease: 44% late in the last hour, still above normal

What changed: late share 83% → 44%

Of 18 departures that took off between 9:09 PM and 10:09 PM CST, 8 left at least 15 minutes late. Midway typically sees 51% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 9 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 9:09 PM–10:09 PM CSTSample 18 flightsLate 44%Typical 51%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (5) 4 earlier matching updates View MDW
CST, Nov 8 4 days ago
Observed Major Resolved Escalation Delay MDW arrivals

Midway arrival delays worsen: 70% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 57% → 70%

Of 20 arrivals that landed between 8:13 PM and 9:13 PM CST, 14 reached the gate at least 15 minutes late. Typically 22% of arrivals at Midway 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 8:13 PM–9:13 PM CSTSample 20 flightsLate 70%Typical 22%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 8 4 days ago
Forecast 71% Significant Resolved Delay MDW departures

Model forecasts 71% delay risk for Midway departures 9 PM–midnight Sunday

Tailodds’ model gives the 30 departures scheduled from Midway 9 PM–midnight Sunday an average 71% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 52%. From the 5:00 PM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 71%Horizon 3.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View MDW
CST, Nov 8 4 days ago
Forecast 69% Significant Resolved Delay MDW departures

Model forecasts 69% delay risk for Midway departures 6–9 PM Sunday

Tailodds’ model gives the 40 departures scheduled from Midway 6–9 PM Sunday an average 69% chance of leaving 15+ minutes late. With calm weather the same flights would average 49%. From the 5:00 PM CST forecast (model famB-sd-v4i). This is a forecast, not a report of delays.

Probability 69%Horizon 0.1 hModel famB-sd-v4i

Source: Tailodds forecast Timeline (1) View MDW
CST, Nov 7 5 days ago
Observed Informational Resolved Recovery Delay MDW departures

Midway departures back near normal: 18% late in the last hour

What changed: late share 67% at worst → 18% now

Of 28 departures that took off between 10:03 AM and 11:03 AM CST, 5 left at least 15 minutes late. Midway 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 10:03 AM–11:03 AM CSTSample 28 flightsLate 18%Typical 16%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (2) 1 earlier matching update View MDW
CST, Nov 6 6 days ago
Observed Significant Resolved De-escalation Delay MDW departures

Midway departure delays ease: 53% late in the last hour, still above normal

What changed: late share 92% → 53%

Of 17 departures that took off between 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM CST, 9 left at least 15 minutes late. Midway typically sees 51% of departures in this hour leave that late (US DOT on-time data, last 12 published months, departures in the 9 PM hour). Measured by Tailodds from FAA flight data against airline schedules.

Window 9:00 PM–10:00 PM CSTSample 17 flightsLate 53%Typical 51%

Source: Tailodds measurement of FAA flight data against airline schedules Timeline (3) 2 earlier matching updates View MDW

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