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BA6579 Flight Status British Airways: Cedar Rapids to Chicago (BAW6579)

BA 6579 Cedar Rapids to Chicago Flight Status

British Airways Flight BA6579 from Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa Airport CID to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on August 12th, 2025.
Check the table below for BA6579's most recent flight history:

BA 6579 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Aug 12 17:30 18:47
En-Route
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Aug 12 21:02 21:52
Landed Late
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British Airways BA 6579 Cedar Rapids to Chicago Flight Information

British Airways Flight BA6579 connects Cedar Rapids, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa Airport CID and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the BA6579 flight from Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

The average flight time from Cedar Rapids to Chicago is 50 minutes. The flight distance is 315 km / 196 miles and the average flight speed is 312 km/h / 194 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of British Airways Flight BA6579 Cedar Rapids to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for British Airways Flight BA6579 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight BA6579 arriving at?

Flight BA6579 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 3.

When was the latest BA6579 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 with the flight status being En-Route on 18:47.

How else can the flight BA6579 be referenced as?

This British Airways flight can also be referenced as BAW6579, BA 6579, BAW 6579.

How often is flight BA6579 delayed?

On average, 50% of all BA6579 flights are delayed. The average delay is 17 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled BA6579 flight or baggage issues?

If your BA6579 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our BA6579 Flight Tracker above for more details.

BA6579 and Cedar Rapids CID to Chicago ORD Flights

Other flights departing from Cedar Rapids CID: UA5745, AA6348, UA5581, AA9869

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA1495, UA5318, AA6348, NK1102

All flights connecting Cedar Rapids CID to Chicago ORD.

BA6579 British Airways Flight: Cedar Rapids to Chicago Route Map

BA6579 British Airways Flight Map: Cedar Rapids to Chicago
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