Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) August 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,021

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: +2.58%

In August 2025, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport handled 4,021 departures, a year-over-year change of +2.58%, as airlines balanced capacity with late‑summer demand on Gulf and domestic routes. The hub’s schedule mix remained focused on U.S. connectivity with leisure peaks shaping peak‑day patterns.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 80.88%

Year-over-Year Change in On-Time Performance: +1.33 percentage points

Cancelled Flights: 16

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: -76.47%

Departure on-time performance was 80.88% (+1.33 percentage points year-over-year), with occasional afternoon convection and air traffic flow programs affecting peaks. Cancelled departures totaled 16 (-76.47% year-over-year), limiting severe disruption for most travelers.

Airlines Serving Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Service at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is provided by a blend of U.S. network and low‑cost carriers linking major domestic hubs and select international gateways. The network emphasizes domestic reach and strong connectivity across the Southeast and Central U.S.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should remain broadly steady with departure on-time performance near current levels; afternoon thunderstorms and weekend peaks could still trigger localized delays. Passengers should prioritize morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.