Horizon Air (QX) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total arriving flights: 2,302

Year-over-year change: +17.27%

Horizon Air handled 2,302 arriving flights in August 2025, a +17.27% increase versus last year. Growth was supported by steady summer demand in the Pacific Northwest and resilient feeder traffic into larger partner hubs. Capacity deployment focused on short‑haul utility and frequency, helping the carrier defend schedules where regional competition has intensified.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

On-time arrival rate: 89.83%

Difference (on-time rate): -3.02 percentage points

Cancelled flights: 7

Year-over-year change (cancellations): 0.00%

Punctuality reached 89.83%, with a change of -3.02 percentage points from the prior year, while cancellations totaled 7 (0.00%). Performance was shaped by episodic weather in coastal markets and periodic flow‑control programs in busy West Coast airspace. The airline prioritized early‑day launch reliability, tightened turn processes, and flexed spare aircraft and crews to stabilize afternoon peaks.

Key Hubs

Operations concentrate on Seattle/Tacoma and Portland as primary nodes, with Boise and Spokane reinforcing depth across the network. These hubs channel frequent service to intra‑Northwest destinations and connect onward to longer‑haul markets via partner coordination. Wave structures emphasize morning and evening connectivity, balancing commuter flows with leisure demand.

Outlook

For travelers, Horizon Air offers reliable regional links with convenient connections; plan extra time during late‑day peaks or in storm‑prone periods. Expect punctuality to remain broadly stable as autumn weather patterns return and schedule buffers are maintained. The carrier will continue refining ground time, adjusting frequencies on high‑load routes, and coordinating with partners to support new seasonal opportunities.