PIT Today
Decent day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 82%, arrivals slightly worse at 78%. Early morning flights ran 51 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 88%.
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 88%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 37%. That is a 51-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
PIT Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Pittsburgh International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 51-point swing at PIT. The early morning block runs at 88%. 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 86%. Hit 14% around 11pm, peaked at 91% around 8am. A 77-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (71% vs 75%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
PIT has been bouncing between 11% and 93%. Best day was Jun 3 at 93%. Worst was Mar 17 at 11%. The norm is 80-86%, 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 78% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Pittsburgh International Airport has averaged 71% 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 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 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.