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Portland International Airport (PDX) delays and on-time record

Portland, Oregon KPDX #32 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at PDX.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 14 min ago
Weather now
VFR 61°F Observed 51 min ago
Late departures
19.6%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for PDX

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at PDX right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 14 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at PDX

VFR

61°F16°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
6 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
FEW 5,000 ft
Ceiling
None
Pressure
29.89 inHg

METARMETAR KPDX 112053Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW050 16/04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP123 T01610044 58009 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 51 min ago.

On-time performance at PDX

Based on 17,863 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

19.6%Departures late
21.0%Arrivals late
0.65%Cancelled
13.9 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at PDX
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Alaska Airlines 6,604 17.7% 0.45%
SkyWest Airlines 3,038 11.7% 0.16%
Southwest Airlines 2,420 35.7% 0.29%
United Airlines 1,958 19.3% 0.56%
Delta Air Lines 1,928 11.6% 1.24%
American Airlines 1,416 26.7% 2.05%
Frontier Airlines 200 16.5% 3.00%
Allegiant Air 188 29.3% 0.53%
JetBlue Airways 105 31.4% 4.76%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at PDX

A ground stop holds flights bound for PDX at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • The Economy lot is the cheapest option, with a shuttle every 7 to 9 minutes.
  • The Escape Lounge's launch pricing was $40 to pre-book and $45 at the door, according to the airport's 2025 announcement. Check current prices before you go.
  • Take the MAX Red Line from the terminal to downtown for $2.80, rather than paying for a taxi or rideshare.
  • Check your boarding pass for the correct checkpoint before you walk to security.