PDX Today
Decent day. Departures at 77%, arrivals better at 93%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at PDX. 77% 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 90%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 81%. That is a 9-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at PDX
Aeromexico is the most reliable carrier at PDX with 65% on-time. Condor runs 22%. That is a 43-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 Evening is a 9-point swing at PDX. The early 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 90%. Hit 56% around 2am, peaked at 100% around 5am. Currently at 77%, well below the morning numbers. A 44-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 82%, last week 80%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
PDX has ranged from 73% to 92%. Best day was May 10 at 92%. Worst was Jul 24 at 73%. The norm is 79-85%, which is just how PDX runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About PDX Delays
Portland International Airport (PDX) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 77% on-time departures and 93% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Portland International Airport has averaged 82% 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.