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Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) delays and on-time record

Palm Springs, California KPSP #82 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 PSP.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 5 min ago
Weather now
VFR 71°F Observed 12 min ago
Late departures
22.8%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for PSP

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

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 5 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at PSP

VFR

71°F22°C

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

Wind
100° 8 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
BKN 6,000 ft, OVC 7,500 ft
Ceiling
6,000 ft
Pressure
29.76 inHg

METARMETAR KPSP 012153Z 10007KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 22/13 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP077 T02170128

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 12 min ago.

On-time performance at PSP

Based on 2,810 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

22.8%Departures late
25.8%Arrivals late
0.73%Cancelled
17.9 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at PSP
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
SkyWest Airlines 1,406 23.0% 0.14%
Southwest Airlines 564 20.2% 0.53%
American Airlines 458 23.4% 2.18%
Alaska Airlines 181 14.4% 1.66%
United Airlines 168 36.3% 1.19%

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 PSP

A ground stop holds flights bound for PSP 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 first 7 minutes of parking are free, so a quick drop-off or pickup costs nothing.
  • Use the cell phone waiting lot if you are waiting for an arriving passenger.
  • Arrive two hours early, since the checkpoint opens 90 minutes before the first flight.
  • Pink Door cafĂ© and shop is open before security, so you can grab coffee and snacks before you go through screening.