PWM Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 90%. Early morning flights ran 37 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from PWM. 90% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 63%. That is a 37-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) is 75 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, MHT is the better bet right now.
PWM Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Portland International Jetport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 37-point swing at PWM. 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
Morning held up fine at 86%. 4pm is where it broke down, dropping to 59%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 84%. A 41-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points better on departures (72% vs 68%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
PWM has been bouncing between 50% and 96%. Best day was Aug 1 at 96%. Worst was Jul 18 at 50%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how PWM runs. Today's 90% is a good day by PWM standards.
About PWM Delays
Portland International Jetport (PWM) is currently running on time with 90% on-time departures and 90% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Portland International Jetport has averaged 72% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Portland International Jetport 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 MHT (Manchester-Boston Regional Airport), BOS (Boston Logan International Airport) and BGR (Bangor International Airport). When PWM is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Portland International Jetport 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.