TUS Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for TUS.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 97%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 73%. That is a 24-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 Midday is a 24-point swing at TUS. The early morning block runs at 97%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 82%, last week 83%. Arrivals down 6 points too. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
TUS has been bouncing between 66% and 91%. Best day was Aug 5 at 91%. Worst was Aug 6 at 66%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how TUS runs.
About TUS Delays
Tucson International Airport has averaged 82% 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.