How delayed are Philadelphia Airport (PHL) departures right now?
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) delays today: 87% of the 955 flights we have timed operated within 15 minutes of schedule. Departures are running 7 min early.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) delays today: 87% of the 955 flights we have timed operated within 15 minutes of schedule. Departures are running 7 min early. The busiest departure hour on today's board is 08:00 local, with 53 flights scheduled to leave. The most-served destination today is Boston (BOS), with 19 departures on the board. Source: official airport boards, METAR weather, Pro Flight Search tracking. Updated 30 October 2026 at 03:54 UTC.
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7 min early
typical departure delay right now
Departures 7 min early, arrivals 4 min early. This airport's board does not publish cancellations.
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Where Philadelphia Airport (PHL) departures fly
Destinations on the current board, busiest first. 116 airports are served in this departures window.
Busiest departure hours at Philadelphia Airport (PHL)
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The busiest departure hour on today's board is 08:00 local, with 53 flights scheduled to leave.
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Every board update is stored, including the revisions. The first delay this board admits understates the median outcome. Posted vs. actual across every hub: the slippage study →
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Philadelphia Airport (PHL) departures: common questions
How many flights are cancelled at Philadelphia Airport (PHL) today?
No cancellations are showing across the 486 flights currently on the board.
What is the busiest departure hour at Philadelphia Airport (PHL)?
The busiest departure hour on today's board is 08:00 local, with 53 flights scheduled to leave.
Where do Philadelphia Airport (PHL) departures fly?
The busiest destinations on the current board are Boston (BOS), Atlanta (ATL), Orlando (MCO), Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW). In total 116 airports are served in this window.
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