PHL Today
Decent day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 78%, arrivals better at 100%. Early morning flights ran 18 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 89%.
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 89%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 71%. That is a 18-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
Korean Air is the most reliable carrier at PHL with 59% on-time. Alaska Airlines runs 21%. That is a 38-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 18-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 88%. Hit 51% around 3am, peaked at 100% around 2am. A 49-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 67%, last week 67%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
PHL has been bouncing between 51% and 86%. Best day was Apr 21 at 86%. Worst was May 21 at 51%. The norm is 72-78%, 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 100% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Philadelphia International Airport has averaged 67% 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.