PBI Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 64%, arrivals slightly better at 70%. Early morning flights ran 56 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at PBI. 64% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 34%. That is a 56-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 42 miles away and running 69% today. If your route is available from both airports, FLL is the better bet right now.
PBI Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Palm Beach International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 56-point swing at PBI. The early morning block runs at 90%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 77%. 2pm is where it broke down, dropping to 29%. Currently at 64%, well below the morning numbers. A 61-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 61%, last week 63%. Arrivals down 5 points too. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
PBI has been bouncing between 25% and 90%. Best day was Feb 14 at 90%. Worst was Feb 19 at 25%. The norm is 52-58%, which is just how PBI runs.
About PBI Delays
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 64% on-time departures and 70% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Palm Beach International Airport has averaged 61% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Palm Beach International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include FLL (Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport), MIA (Miami International Airport) and RSW (Southwest Florida International Airport). When PBI is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Palm Beach 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.