American Airlines AA5561 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA5561 flight operated by American Airlines on Mar 29, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Birmingham (BHM). The flight is expected to depart at 7:59 PM (local time in Washington D.C., UTC-4) and land at 8:35 PM (local time in Birmingham, UTC-5) .
Fri, Mar 27
Sun, Mar 29
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 24m late
Washington D.C.(DCA)
8:58 PM
Scheduled: 7:59 PM, Mar 27
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport T2 2h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E48
Arrival Gate
B2
Baggage
4
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Washington D.C.(DCA)
7:59 PM
Scheduled: 7:59 PM, Mar 29
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport T2 2h 20m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E56
Arrival Gate
B4
Baggage
4
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AA5561 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA5561 flight flying from Washington D.C. to Birmingham on 3/29/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Bombardier Regional Jet 700. This aircraft has been in service for 15y, 6m. The aircraft is equipped with 65 seats.
Bombardier Regional Jet 700
Punctuality (Departure)
37%
Punctuality (Arrival)
67%
Late on average
32 minutes
Age
15y, 6m
Seats
65
Flight Distance
--
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
More legroom than on 11% of flights
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Seat width
100°
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
91 cm
More legroom than on 78% of flights
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Seat width
100°
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
120°
Reclining Angle
1-2
Seat layout example
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Flight History for AA5561
Trip.com historical records show that the last AA5561 flight departed on Fri, Mar 27 from DCA at approximately 8:58 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in BHM at 9:43 PM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sun, Mar 22 | Washington D.C. (DCA) | Birmingham (BHM) | CRJ7 | 10:20 PM | 10:50 PM | Arrived |
| Mon, Mar 23 | Washington D.C. (DCA) | Birmingham (BHM) | CRJ7 | 9:02 PM | 9:43 PM | Arrived |
| Tue, Mar 24 | Washington D.C. (DCA) | Birmingham (BHM) | CRJ7 | 8:24 PM | 8:56 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Mar 25 | Washington D.C. (DCA) | Birmingham (BHM) | CRJ7 | 8:40 PM | 9:15 PM | Arrived |
| Thu, Mar 26 | Washington D.C. (DCA) | Birmingham (BHM) | CRJ7 | 8:03 PM | 8:33 PM | Arrived |
| Fri, Mar 27 | Washington D.C. (DCA) | Birmingham (BHM) | CRJ9 | 8:58 PM | 9:43 PM | Arrived |
| Sun, Mar 29 | Washington D.C. (DCA) | Birmingham (BHM) | CRJ7 | 7:59 PM | 8:35 PM | Scheduled |
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AA5561 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA5561 is 37% (Late on average 1 hour12 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 67% (Late on average 32 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
37%
Late on average 1 hour12 minutes
Early
0%
On time
37%
30 mins late
23%
60 mins late
13%
90 mins late
27%
Canceled
4%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
67%
Late on average 32 minutes
Early
43%
On time
23%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
23%
Canceled
4%
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