PHL Today
Decent day. Departures at 74%, arrivals better at 88%. Early morning flights ran 19 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at PHL. 74% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 95%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 76%. That is a 19-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) is 55 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, ABE is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at PHL
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at PHL with 62% on-time. American Airlines runs 39%. That is a 23-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
PHL Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Philadelphia International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Air | British Airways | BA5435 | Fort Myers (RSW) | 14:26 | 14:30 | A6 |
| In Air | American Airlines | AA2439 | Fort Myers (RSW) | 14:26 | 14:30 | A6 |
| In Air | American Airlines | AA5974 | Watertown (ART) | 14:29 | 14:42 | F31 |
| Scheduled | American Airlines | AA5974 | Philadelphia (PHL) | 14:29 | 14:29 | — |
| In Air | Aeromexico | AM4442 | Atlanta (ATL) | 14:30 | 14:38 | D14 |
| In Air | Virgin Atlantic | VS2665 | Atlanta (ATL) | 14:30 | 14:38 | D14 |
| In Air | Air France | AF2725 | Atlanta (ATL) | 14:30 | 14:38 | D14 |
| In Air | Delta Air Lines | DL2279 | Atlanta (ATL) | 14:30 | 14:38 | D14 |
| In Air | Malaysia Airlines | MH9627 | Chicago (ORD) | 14:32 | 14:48 | B13 |
| In Air | British Airways | BA5419 | Chicago (ORD) | 14:32 | 14:48 | B13 |
| In Air | American Airlines | AA821 | Chicago (ORD) | 14:32 | 14:48 | B13 |
| In Air | British Airways | BA1937 | Miami (MIA) | 14:35 | 14:59 | C28 |
| In Air | Qatar Airways | QR9063 | Miami (MIA) | 14:35 | 14:59 | C28 |
| In Air | Malaysia Airlines | MH9560 | Miami (MIA) | 14:35 | 14:59 | C28 |
| In Air | GOL Transportes Aereos | G36058 | Miami (MIA) | 14:35 | 14:59 | C28 |
| In Air | American Airlines | AA3061 | Miami (MIA) | 14:35 | 14:59 | C28 |
| Departed | Southwest Airlines | WN1761 | St Louis (STL) | 14:45 | 15:13 | E12 |
| In Air | Frontier Airlines | F94353 | Charlotte (CLT) | 14:48 | 14:51 | E6 |
| In Air | Frontier Airlines | F94173 | Orlando (MCO) | 14:50 | 15:02 | E7 |
| In Air | American Airlines | AA5872 | Greensboro (GSO) | 14:53 | 15:09 | F33 |
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 19-point swing at PHL. The early morning block runs at 95%. 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 91%. Hit 63% around 3am, peaked at 100% around 6am. Currently at 74%, well below the morning numbers. A 37-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 5 points better on departures (78% vs 73%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
PHL has been bouncing between 26% and 85%. Best day was Sep 8 at 85%. Worst was Sep 3 at 26%. The norm is 61-67%, which is just how PHL runs. Today's 74% is a good day by PHL standards.
About PHL Delays
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 74% on-time departures and 88% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Philadelphia International Airport has averaged 78% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Philadelphia 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 ACY (Atlantic City International Airport), ABE (Lehigh Valley International Airport) and EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport). When PHL is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Philadelphia 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.