RIC Arrivals & Departures
Live flight status, arrivals, departures and airport information for Richmond International Airport in Richmond, United States.
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is a major international airport serving Richmond, United States. The airport connects the region to destinations across the globe on a busy schedule of daily arrivals and departures. Monitor real-time RIC arrivals, departures, and delays on this live airport board, powered by ADS-B transponder feeds that update continuously and display each aircraft's altitude, speed, and status with the freshest available data. Whether you're tracking an arrival, following a departure, or monitoring delays, the RIC live board gives you accurate, up-to-the-minute airport status at a glance.
Current FAA Status
FAA Delay History
Delay history will appear here as new FAA status changes are detected for this airport.
About Richmond Airport Delays
Richmond International Airport (RIC) delay status is monitored in real time using FAA National Airspace System (NAS) data. FAA delay advisories at RIC include Ground Delay Programs (GDPs), Ground Stops (GS), Arrival and Departure Delay Advisories, and Airport Closures. These are system-wide restrictions issued by the FAA and affect all airlines and flights operating at the airport. Data refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.
FAA Abbreviation Reference
Richmond (RIC) Airport Delays — FAQ
What does an active FAA delay mean at RIC?
An active FAA delay at RIC means the FAA has issued an advisory — such as a Ground Stop, Ground Delay Program, or Arrival/Departure Delay — affecting flights operating at Richmond International Airport. It is a system-wide restriction, not specific to one airline.
What is a Ground Delay Program at RIC?
A Ground Delay Program at RIC means inbound flights are being held at their departure airports and given controlled release times. This absorbs delay on the ground rather than in the air, saving fuel and improving safety. GDPs typically last several hours.
What is a Ground Stop at RIC?
A Ground Stop at RIC temporarily halts all departures heading to Richmond. Flights already en route are generally allowed to continue. Ground Stops are usually shorter in duration than Ground Delay Programs and are issued when conditions change rapidly.
How often is RIC FAA delay data updated?
FAA delay status for RIC on FlightStatus.flights refreshes every 5 minutes from official FAA NAS data. The Delay History section above shows all status changes detected in the past 24 hours.
Are FAA airport delays the same as individual flight delays at RIC?
No. FAA airport delays are system-wide advisories issued by the FAA affecting all flights at RIC. Individual flight delays may also be caused by airline-specific issues such as late-arriving aircraft, crew availability, or mechanical problems. Both can occur simultaneously.