American Airlines AA5243 Flight Status Today

Domestic flight American Airlines AA5243 takes off from Washington (DCA) United States to Buffalo (BUF) United States. It's operated by American Airlines. The plane leaves Ronald Reagan National Airport at 17:42 02 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight is expected to land at Buffalo Niagara International Airport at 19:15 02 May 2026 America/New_York. The flight will last about 1 hours 33 minutes.

Current status of AA5243 is Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 17 minutes

AA5243 - AAL5243 American Airlines (AA)
DCA Washington United States
Flight DCA to BUF
BUF Buffalo United States
Departed On time Estimated Arrival in 17 minutes
Departure Ronald Reagan National Airport
IATA: DCAICAO: KDCA
Scheduled 17:42 02 May 2026
Actual 17:37 02 May 2026
None 4
Arrival Buffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA: BUFICAO: KBUF
Scheduled 19:15 02 May 2026
Estimated 18:59 02 May 2026
2 E51
AA5243 Detail
  • Type: Domestic Flight
  • Flight Duration: 1 hours 33 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 475 kms / 295 miles
Airline
  • American Airlines
  • IATA: AA
  • ICAO: AAL
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 76
  • Freight capacity: 1.9 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870
  • Callsign: F-KHAR1
  • Departure Timezone: America/New_York
  • Arrival Timezone: America/New_York
  • Current Time in Washington: Saturday 2026-05-02 18:42 PM
  • Current Time in Buffalo: Saturday 2026-05-02 18:42 PM

American Airlines AA5243 Flight Statistics

American Airlines
American Airlines
FLIGHT NO AA5243
AIRPLANE Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870
ON TIME 12
DELAYED 2
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 23
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 23
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
ON TIME 30
DELAYED 6
CANCELLED 0
Last 14 days flight data
14 30 60 90
On Time Rate

American Airlines AA5243 Flight Schedule and Histories

Time Departure Arrival Actual departure Actual arrival
Wed 29 Apr
Scheduled On time
Washington (DCA) 2026-04-29T22:35
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-29T23:59
Thu 23 Apr
Departed On time
Washington (DCA) 2026-04-23T22:35
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-23T23:59
2026-04-23T22:27
Mon 20 Apr
Scheduled On time
Washington (DCA) 2026-04-20T22:35
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-20T23:59
Sun 12 Apr
Scheduled On time
Washington (DCA) 2026-04-12T22:35
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-12T23:59
Tue 07 Apr
Scheduled
Washington (DCA) 2026-04-07 22:15
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-04-07 23:39
Sat 28 Mar
Arrived On time
Washington (DCA) 2026-03-28T05:29
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-03-28T07:00
2026-03-28T05:32
2026-03-28T07:07
Mon 23 Mar
Scheduled On time
Washington (DCA) 2026-03-23T05:29
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-03-23T07:00
Mon 02 Mar
Arrived Delayed by 8h 36m
Washington (DCA) 2026-03-02T05:29
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-03-02T07:00
2026-03-02T13:52
2026-03-02T15:36
Wed 25 Feb
Arrived On time
Washington (DCA) 2026-02-25T05:24
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-02-25T06:55
2026-02-25T05:15
2026-02-25T06:50
Mon 23 Feb
Cancelled
Washington (DCA) 2026-02-23T05:29
Buffalo (BUF) 2026-02-23T07:00

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American Airlines Flight AA5243 FAQs

What is the scheduled flight duration for American Airlines AA5243 flight?

On average, nonstop flight takes 1 hour(s) 33 minutes, with the flight distance of 475 km (295 miles).

What is the current status of American Airlines AA5243 flight?

The current status of flight American Airlines AA5243 is Departed On time.

What type of aircraft is used for the American Airlines AA5243 flight?

All American Airlines AA5243 flights are operated using Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870 aircraft.

When does the flight American Airlines AA5243 arrive?

Flight American Airlines AA5243 arrives at 19:15.

Which terminal the flight American Airlines AA5243 is arriving at?

Flight American Airlines AA5243 arrives in Buffalo Niagara International Airport at Terminal 2.

How many American Airlines AA5243 flights are operated a week?

7 flights per week. The Flight American Airlines AA5243 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday .