PHL Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 87%, arrivals better at 98%. Early morning flights ran 30 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from PHL. 87% 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 89%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 59%. That is a 30-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.
Airline Performance at PHL
American Airlines is the most reliable carrier at PHL with 39% on-time. Virgin Atlantic runs 4%. That is a 35-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 30-point swing at PHL. The early morning block runs at 89%. 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 81%. Hit 37% around 1am, peaked at 100% around 2am. A 63-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 5 points better on departures (64% vs 59%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
PHL has been bouncing between 33% and 85%. Best day was May 4 at 85%. Worst was Jul 28 at 33%. The norm is 65-71%, which is just how PHL runs. Today's 87% is a good day by PHL standards.
About PHL Delays
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is currently running on time with 87% on-time departures and 98% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Philadelphia International Airport has averaged 64% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.