American Airlines AA5973 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the AA5973 flight operated by American Airlines on Sep 19, 2026, scheduled to fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Wilmington (ILM), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 4:38 PM , with a new arrival time of 5:13 PM . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Sat, Sep 19
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Delayed
Your flight is about 53m late
1h 10m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
E8
Arrival Gate
9
Baggage
1
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AA5973 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
87%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97%
Early on average
32 minutes
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
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Flight History for AA5973
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Tue, Sep 15 | Charlotte (CLT) | Wilmington (ILM) | E145 | 4:13 PM | 4:47 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Charlotte (CLT) | Wilmington (ILM) | E145 | 4:16 PM | 4:51 PM | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Charlotte (CLT) | Wilmington (ILM) | E145 | 4:38 PM | 5:13 PM | Delayed |
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AA5973 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of AA5973 is 87% (Late on average 16 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 32 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
87%
Late on average 16 minutes
Early
3%
On time
83%
30 mins late
7%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Canceled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97%
Early on average 32 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 aa5973?
Flight aa5973 is delayed by about 53 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 4:38 PM / 5:13 PM (updated Sep 20, 2026).Is flight aa5973 on time today?
Flight aa5973 is delayed by about 53 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 4:38 PM / 5:13 PM. Watch for gate changes.Has flight aa5973 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight aa5973 is scheduled to depart at 3:45 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:38 PM, and the current status is Delayed (updated Sep 20, 2026).When is flight aa5973 scheduled to arrive?
Flight aa5973 is scheduled to arrive at 4:55 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:13 PM. Status is Delayed as of Sep 20, 2026.What route does flight aa5973 fly?
Flight aa5973 is operated by American Airlines from Charlotte (CLT) to Wilmington (ILM). Typical flight time is about 1 hour10 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight aa5973?
Track flight aa5973 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 aa5973 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If aa5973 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, 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.Has flight aa5973 departed from Charlotte?
Flight aa5973 has not left Charlotte (CLT) yet and is delayed by about 53 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 4:38 PM.
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