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 88%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 68%. That is a 20-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 Midday is a 20-point swing at PNS. 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
vs Last Week
Down 10 points from last week (74% vs 84%). Arrivals down 8 points too. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
PNS has been bouncing between 44% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Mar 16 at 44%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how PNS runs.
About PNS Delays
Pensacola International Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Pensacola 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 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.