PBI Today
Decent day. Departures at 75%, arrivals worse at 55%. Early morning flights ran 21 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 77%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at PBI. 75% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 77%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 56%. That is a 21-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
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 Evening is a 21-point swing at PBI. The early morning block runs at 77%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 75%. Hit 31% around 6pm, peaked at 90% around 6am. A 59-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (66% vs 71%). Arrivals down 8 points too. Sun was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
PBI has been bouncing between 37% and 85%. Best day was Jun 3 at 85%. Worst was Mar 26 at 37%. The norm is 60-66%, which is just how PBI runs. Today's 75% is a good day by PBI standards.
About PBI Delays
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 75% on-time departures and 55% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Palm Beach International Airport has averaged 66% 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 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 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.