Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,368

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +11.46%

In August 2025, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport handled 4,368 departures, reflecting a +11.46% change year over year as schedules and capacity were tuned for peak demand. The hub’s Midwest catchment supported steady business and leisure flows, with modest upgauging on select routes.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 82.05%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +1.90 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 14

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -90.73%

Departure punctuality reached 82.05% at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, improving by +1.90 percentage points. Weather bursts and air traffic flow programs still created pockets of delay, but cancellations fell to 14, reducing knock‑on disruptions for most passengers.

Airlines Serving CLE

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is served by a balanced mix of full‑service and low‑cost carriers connecting major U.S. hubs and leisure markets. The network prioritizes domestic connectivity with select seasonal additions that extend coverage to sun and city destinations.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly stable with departure on‑time performance near current levels; afternoon convective weather and weekend peaks may still cause localized delays. Passengers are advised to book morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather updates via the NextFly App.