American Airlines AA5261 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA5261 flight operated by American Airlines on Oct 22, 2026, flying from Dayton (DAY) to Washington D.C. (DCA), departed at 6:08 AM and is expected to arrive at 7:10 AM and land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 26m early
1h 33m
Washington D.C.(DCA)
7:07 AM
Scheduled: 7:33 AM, Oct 21
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport T2 Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A12
Arrival Gate
E46
Baggage
7
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En route
Your flight has departed Dayton and is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. at 7:10 AM.
1h 33m
Washington D.C.(DCA)
7:10 AM
Scheduled: 7:33 AM, Oct 22
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport T2 Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A12
Arrival Gate
E58
Baggage
8
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
1h 33m
Washington D.C.(DCA)
7:33 AM
Scheduled: 7:33 AM, Oct 23
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport T2 Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
E52
Baggage
9
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AA5473
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Washington D.C. (WAS)
Dayton (DAY)
Dayton (DAY)
Scheduled: 9:00 PM
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14m early
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AA5261 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA5261 flight flying from Dayton to Washington D.C. on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Bombardier Regional Jet 700. This aircraft has been in service for 21y, 8m. The aircraft is equipped with 63 seats.
Bombardier Regional Jet 700
Punctuality (Departure)
90
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Age
21y, 8m
Seats
63
Flight Distance
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Economy
Premium Economy
First
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
108°
Reclining Angle
2-2
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
None
Entertainment available, please bring your own device
Wi-Fi is available
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
84 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
108°
Reclining Angle
--
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Inflight entertainment is available
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
94 cm
Legroom
--
Seat width
127°
Reclining Angle
1-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA5261
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA5261 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from DAY at approximately 6:03 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in DCA at 7:07 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Dayton (DAY) | Washington D.C. (DCA) | CRJ7 | 7:29 AM | 8:29 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Dayton (DAY) | Washington D.C. (DCA) | CRJ7 | 8:17 AM | 9:23 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Dayton (DAY) | Washington D.C. (DCA) | CRJ7 | 6:12 AM | 7:14 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Dayton (DAY) | Washington D.C. (DCA) | CRJ7 | 8:48 AM | 9:56 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Dayton (DAY) | Washington D.C. (DCA) | CRJ7 | 6:03 AM | 7:07 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Dayton (DAY) | Washington D.C. (DCA) | CRJ7 | 6:08 AM | 7:10 AM | En route |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Dayton (DAY) | Washington D.C. (DCA) | CRJ7 | 6:00 AM | 7:33 AM | Scheduled |
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AA5261 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA5261 is 90% (Late on average 20 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 14 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
90
%
Late on average
20 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
90
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
14 minutes
Early
93
%
On time
3
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
1
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight aa5261?
Flight aa5261 has departed (status: En route). Departure 6:08 AM, estimated arrival 7:10 AM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight aa5261 on time today?
Flight aa5261 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 6:08 AM and is estimated to arrive at 7:10 AM.Has flight aa5261 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa5261 is scheduled to depart at 6:00 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:08 AM, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight aa5261 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa5261 is scheduled to arrive at 7:33 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:10 AM. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight aa5261?
After arrival, baggage for flight aa5261 is expected at carousel 8 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight aa5261 fly?
Flight aa5261 is operated by American Airlines from Dayton (DAY) to Washington D.C. (DCA). Typical flight time is about 1 hour33 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight aa5261?
Track flight aa5261 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight aa5261 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa5261 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact American Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight aa5261 departed from Dayton?
Flight aa5261 has departed from Dayton (DAY) at 6:08 AM (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight aa5261?
Flight aa5261 usually flies a Bombardier Regional Jet 700 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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