TUS Today
Decent day. Departures at 82%, arrivals slightly worse at 76%. Early morning flights ran 16 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 94%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at TUS. 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 94%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 78%. That is a 16-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
TUS Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Tucson International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 16-point swing at TUS. The early morning block runs at 94%. 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 90%. Hit 57% around 9pm, peaked at 100% around 6am. A 43-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (75% vs 79%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
TUS has been bouncing between 66% and 90%. Best day was Jul 4 at 90%. Worst was Jun 18 at 66%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how TUS runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About TUS Delays
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is currently running on time with 82% on-time departures and 76% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Tucson International Airport has averaged 75% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Tucson 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 PHX (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport). When TUS is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Tucson 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.