Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 4,193

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: 3.15%

In July 2025, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport handled 4,193 departing flights (3.15% YoY) as carriers fine‑tuned capacity around peak demand. Domestic connectivity across the U.S. remained resilient, with scheduling focused on weekends and late‑afternoon banks.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 76.29%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 1.19%

Cancelled Flights: 113

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −25.17%

Departure OTP reached 76.29% (1.19% YoY), with variability driven by afternoon convection and ATC flow programs. Cancelled departures totaled 113 (−25.17% YoY), reducing severe disruptions for most travelers; a modest buffer still helps during peak periods.

Airlines Serving Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

With 4,193 July departures, carriers at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport include a mix of full‑service and low‑cost operators linking major U.S. hubs and select leisure destinations. This domestically focused network is tuned seasonally to demand and supports stable OTP near 76.29%.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at the hub should stay broadly steady with departure OTP near current levels; afternoon thunderstorms and Fri–Sun peaks may still cause pockets of delay. Passengers should favor morning departures, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and monitor real‑time gate and weather alerts via the NextFly App.