PDX Today
Decent day. Departures at 83%, arrivals better at 93%. Late morning flights ran 10 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at PDX. 83% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 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: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 90%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 80%. That is a 10-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 129 miles away and running 86% today. If your route is available from both airports, SEA is the better bet right now.
PDX Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Portland International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 10-point swing at PDX. The late 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 held up fine at 89%. Hit 71% around 9pm, peaked at 96% around 6am. A 25-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (86% vs 89%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
PDX has been bouncing between 72% and 94%. Best day was Feb 19 at 94%. Worst was Mar 13 at 72%. The norm is 83-89%, which is just how PDX runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About PDX Delays
Portland International Airport (PDX) is currently running on time with 83% on-time departures and 93% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Portland International Airport has averaged 86% on-time departures this week, making it highly reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Portland 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 SEA (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport). When PDX is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Portland 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.