PNS Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for PNS.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 73%. That is a 27-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is 40 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, VPS is the better bet right now.
PNS Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Pensacola International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 27-point swing at PNS. The early morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 10 points better on departures (85% vs 75%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
PNS has been bouncing between 55% and 97%. Best day was Sep 6 at 97%. Worst was Jul 17 at 55%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how PNS runs.
About PNS Delays
Pensacola International Airport has averaged 85% on-time departures this week, making it highly reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Pensacola 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 VPS (Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport) and GPT (Gulfport Biloxi International Airport). When PNS is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Pensacola 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.