TUS Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 88%, arrivals worse at 75%. Early morning flights ran 23 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 86%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from TUS. 88% 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 86%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 63%. That is a 23-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 Evening is a 23-point swing at TUS. The early morning block runs at 86%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 78%. Hit 43% around 5pm, peaked at 86% 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. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
TUS has been bouncing between 50% and 87%. Best day was Apr 9 at 87%. Worst was Feb 19 at 50%. The norm is 74-80%, which is just how TUS runs. Today's 88% is a good day by TUS standards.
About TUS Delays
Tucson International Airport (TUS) is currently running on time with 88% on-time departures and 75% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 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 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 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.