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Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) delays and on-time record

Valparaiso, Florida KVPS #99 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 VPS.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 5 min ago
Weather now
VFR 76°F Observed 18 h ago
Late departures
29.1%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for VPS

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

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

Current conditions at VPS

VFR

76°F24°C

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

Wind
070° 5 mph
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
OVC 9,000 ft
Ceiling
9,000 ft
Pressure
30.14 inHg

METARMETAR KVPS 010055Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM OVC090 24/20 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02440197 FZRANO $

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 18 h ago.

On-time performance at VPS

Based on 3,716 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

29.1%Departures late
31.8%Arrivals late
1.45%Cancelled
25.5 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at VPS
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
Allegiant Air 1,145 31.5% 0.44%
Delta Air Lines 777 22.3% 1.67%
American Airlines 652 41.1% 2.61%
Southwest Airlines 652 25.6% 0.15%
Envoy Air 221 10.9% 1.36%
PSA Airlines 137 40.1% 7.30%
JetBlue Airways 132 24.2% 4.55%

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 VPS

A ground stop holds flights bound for VPS 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

  • Park in the Short-Term Lot for quick drop-offs, or use the long-term lots for trips of several days at the $8.50 daily maximum.
  • For Allegiant flights, allow extra time for the Concourse C shuttle.
  • Book an authorized shuttle or private transfer in advance, since taxi and rideshare availability can be limited.
  • Military families with valid ID can use the USO Freedom Lounge, which is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
  • Fully disabled veterans with a Florida DV plate park free.