VPS Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for VPS.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 89%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 14%. That is a 75-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is 40 miles away and running 100% 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
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 75-point swing at VPS. The early morning block runs at 89%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 5 points from last week (68% vs 73%). Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
VPS has been bouncing between 43% and 96%. Best day was May 6 at 96%. Worst was Jun 15 at 43%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how VPS runs.
About VPS Delays
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport has averaged 68% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach 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 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.