PIT Today
Decent day. Departures at 82%, arrivals worse at 68%. Early morning flights ran 34 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 99%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at PIT. 82% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 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 99%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 65%. That is a 34-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is 106 miles away and running 83% today. If your route is available from both airports, CLE is the better bet right now.
PIT Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Pittsburgh International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 34-point swing at PIT. The early morning block runs at 99%. 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 98%. 5pm is where it broke down, dropping to 61%. Currently at 82%, well below the morning numbers. A 39-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 84%, last week 85%. Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
PIT has been bouncing between 33% and 93%. Best day was Feb 15 at 93%. Worst was Mar 17 at 33%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how PIT runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About PIT Delays
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is currently running on time with 82% on-time departures and 68% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Pittsburgh International Airport has averaged 84% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Pittsburgh 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 CAK (Akron Canton Regional Airport) and CLE (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport). When PIT is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Pittsburgh 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.