PDX Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 92%, arrivals worse at 68%. Midday flights ran 29 points better than early morning. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Early Morning is a 29-point swing at PDX. The midday block runs at 96%. 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%. Afternoon recovered, climbing from 75% to 90%. Currently at 92%, recovered past the morning. A 46-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 80%, last week 80%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Sun 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.
About PDX Delays
Portland International Airport (PDX) is currently running on time with 92% on-time departures and 68% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Portland International Airport has averaged 80% 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 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.