PHL Today
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 36-point swing at PHL. The late morning block runs at 74%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 12 points from last week (57% vs 69%). Arrivals down 12 points too. Thu was the worst day, Tue 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.
About PHL Delays
Philadelphia International Airport has averaged 57% 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 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.