PDX Today
Clean day. Departures at 86%, arrivals slightly better at 93%. Early morning flights ran 17 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 94%.
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 94%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 77%. That is a 17-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 129 miles away and running 97% today. If your route is available from both airports, SEA is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at PDX
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at PDX with 85% on-time. Alaska Airlines runs 37%. That is a 48-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 Afternoon is a 17-point swing at PDX. The early morning block runs at 94%. 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 93%. 3pm is where it broke down, dropping to 72%. A 28-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 84%, last week 84%. Fri was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
PDX has been bouncing between 67% and 92%. Best day was Sep 6 at 92%. Worst was Aug 18 at 67%. The norm is 78-84%, 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 93% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Portland International Airport has averaged 84% 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.