VPS Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 40%, arrivals better at 60%. Late morning flights ran 37 points better than afternoon. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at VPS. Only 40% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 90%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 53%. That is a 37-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is 40 miles away and running 67% today. If your route is available from both airports, PNS is the better bet right now.
VPS Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 37-point swing at VPS. The late morning block runs at 90%. 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 86%. 5pm is where it broke down, dropping to 32%. Currently at 40%, well below the morning numbers. A 68-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 10 points from last week (74% vs 84%). Arrivals down 11 points too. Thu was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
VPS has been bouncing between 34% and 100%. Best day was Feb 18 at 100%. Worst was Mar 16 at 34%. The norm is 78-84%, which is just how VPS runs. Today's 40% is well below the norm.
About VPS Delays
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) is currently experiencing significant delays with 40% on-time departures and 60% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach 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 PNS (Pensacola International Airport). When VPS is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Destin-Fort Walton Beach 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.