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 86%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 64%. That is a 22-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 110 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, PHX is the better bet right now.
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 22-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
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.
About TUS Delays
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.