PDX Today
Clean day. Departures at 86%, arrivals slightly better at 90%. Early morning flights ran 25 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from PDX. 86% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 68%. That is a 25-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at PDX
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at PDX with 75% on-time. British Airways runs 21%. That is a 54-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
PDX Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Portland International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 25-point swing at PDX. The early morning block runs at 93%. 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 90%. 2am is where it broke down, dropping to 57%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 76%. A 43-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 78%, last week 79%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sat was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
PDX has been bouncing between 74% and 94%. Best day was Apr 25 at 94%. Worst was Jun 13 at 74%. The norm is 82-88%, 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 86% on-time departures and 90% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Portland International Airport has averaged 78% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Portland 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 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.