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 83%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 61%. 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 Evening is a 22-point swing at TUS. The early morning block runs at 83%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 9 points from last week (68% vs 77%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
TUS has been bouncing between 60% and 87%. Best day was Apr 9 at 87%. Worst was Jun 16 at 60%. The norm is 75-81%, which is just how TUS runs.
About TUS Delays
Tucson International Airport has averaged 68% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.