PHL Today
Decent day. Departures at 78%, arrivals slightly better at 81%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 95%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at PHL. 78% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 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 95%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 75%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is 46 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, ACY is the better bet right now.
PHL Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Philadelphia International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 20-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 92%. Hit 72% around 7pm, peaked at 100% around 5am. Currently at 78%, well below the morning numbers. A 28-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 81%, last week 80%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
PHL has been bouncing between 48% and 90%. Best day was Feb 19 at 90%. Worst was Mar 12 at 48%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how PHL runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About PHL Delays
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 78% on-time departures and 81% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Philadelphia International Airport has averaged 81% 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 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 ACY (Atlantic City International Airport), ABE (Lehigh Valley International Airport), EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport), MDT (Harrisburg International Airport) and BWI (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall 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.