Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) delays and on-time record

Phoenix, Arizona KPHX #13 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 PHX.

FAA status: No delays reported Updated 2 min ago
Weather now: VFR 77°F Observed 11 min ago
Late departures: 28.2%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for PHX

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

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 2 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at PHX

VFR

77°F25°C

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

Wind: 110° 9 mph
Visibility: 10+ mi
Clouds: SCT 5,000 ft, BKN 7,000 ft, BKN 9,500 ft, BKN 15,000 ft
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
Pressure: 29.88 inHg

METARMETAR KPHX 312051Z 11008KT 10SM SCT050 BKN070 BKN095 BKN150 BKN250 25/16 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP105 VIRGA CB DSNT SW T02500161 58021 $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 11 min ago.

On-time performance at PHX

Based on 49,118 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

28.2%Departures late

23.4%Arrivals late

0.59%Cancelled

19.4 minAverage departure delay

On-time performance by airline at PHX
Airline	Departures	Late	Cancelled
Southwest Airlines	16,514	40.0%	0.30%
American Airlines	14,796	26.2%	0.79%
SkyWest Airlines	6,727	20.0%	0.42%
Envoy Air	3,110	18.6%	0.00%
Delta Air Lines	2,610	14.2%	0.96%
United Airlines	2,218	20.3%	0.86%
Frontier Airlines	1,653	23.2%	0.85%
Alaska Airlines	1,293	16.1%	0.31%
JetBlue Airways	138	26.8%	5.80%

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 PHX

A ground stop holds flights bound for PHX 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 airport is just a few miles from downtown, so rideshare is often quick. The light rail is cheaper at busy times.
In extreme summer heat, some aircraft have takeoff limits, which can cause occasional delays on the hottest afternoons.
Terminals are connected by the Sky Train outside security, so you can switch terminals before clearing security if needed.