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AA5278 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA5278 flight operated by American Airlines on Sep 20, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Lexington (LEX) to Charlotte (CLT). The flight is expected to depart at 6:21 AM and land at 7:15 AM .
Sat, Sep 19
Sun, Sep 20
LEX-CLT

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 43m early
Lexington(LEX)
6:05 AM
Scheduled: 6:00 AM, Sep 19
Blue Grass Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 41m
Charlotte(CLT)
6:58 AM
Scheduled: 7:41 AM, Sep 19
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B4
Arrival Gate
E22
Baggage
8
LEX-CLT

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Lexington(LEX)
6:21 AM
Scheduled: 6:21 AM, Sep 20
Blue Grass Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 41m
Charlotte(CLT)
7:15 AM
Scheduled: 8:02 AM, Sep 20
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
B3
Arrival Gate
E13
Baggage
8
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AA5278 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA5278 flight flying from Lexington to Charlotte on 9/20/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Bombardier Regional Jet 900. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 7m. The aircraft is equipped with 76 seats.
flight status
Bombardier Regional Jet 900
Punctuality (Departure)
80%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
17 minutes
Age
10y, 7m
Seats
76
Flight Distance
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Flight History for AA5278

Trip.com historical records show that the last AA5278 flight departed on Sat, Sep 19 from LEX at approximately 6:05 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CLT at 6:58 AM.
DateAirportAircraft ModelDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Mon, Sep 14Lexington (LEX)Charlotte (CLT)CRJ96:12 AM7:07 AMArrived
Tue, Sep 15Lexington (LEX)Charlotte (CLT)CRJ96:10 AM7:04 AMArrived
Wed, Sep 16Lexington (LEX)Charlotte (CLT)CRJ96:02 AM6:55 AMArrived
Thu, Sep 17Lexington (LEX)Charlotte (CLT)CRJ96:08 AM7:02 AMArrived
Fri, Sep 18Lexington (LEX)Charlotte (CLT)CRJ96:19 AM7:14 AMArrived
Sat, Sep 19Lexington (LEX)Charlotte (CLT)CRJ96:05 AM6:58 AMArrived
Sun, Sep 20Lexington (LEX)Charlotte (CLT)CRJ96:21 AM7:15 AMScheduled

AA5278 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA5278 is 80% (Late on average 27 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 17 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
80%
Late on average 27 minutes
Early
0%
On time
80%
30 mins late
17%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 17 minutes
Early
90%
On time
7%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight aa5278?

    Flight aa5278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 6:21 AM, arrival 8:02 AM (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight aa5278 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 6:21 AM, with arrival at 8:02 AM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight aa5278 is scheduled to depart at 6:21 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:21 AM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Sep 20, 2026).
  • Flight aa5278 is scheduled to arrive at 8:02 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 7:15 AM. Status is Scheduled as of Sep 20, 2026.
  • Flight aa5278 is operated by American Airlines from Lexington (LEX) to Charlotte (CLT). Typical flight time is about 1 hour41 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.
  • Track flight aa5278 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 aa5278 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Sep 20, 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.
  • Flight aa5278 has not departed from Lexington (LEX) yet and is currently on schedule for 6:21 AM.
  • Flight aa5278 usually flies a Bombardier Regional Jet 900 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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