ABE Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for ABE.
If you can choose your departure time: midday flights (12pm - 3pm) run at 84%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 50%. That is a 34-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 55 miles away and running 50% today. If your route is available from both airports, PHL is the better bet right now.
ABE Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Lehigh Valley International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Afternoon is a 34-point swing at ABE. The midday block runs at 84%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (72% vs 68%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
ABE has been bouncing between 49% and 87%. Best day was May 3 at 87%. Worst was May 20 at 49%. The norm is 69-75%, which is just how ABE runs.
About ABE Delays
Lehigh Valley International Airport has averaged 72% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Lehigh Valley International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include PHL (Philadelphia International Airport), EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) and MDT (Harrisburg International Airport). When ABE is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Lehigh Valley International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.