Barkley Regional Airport (PAH): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Build in buffer at Barkley Regional Airport (PAH): only 72% of departures leave on time, 6 points below the US average, and the mean departure delay is 49 minutes. It remains a major gateway for Paducah, KY, with 1 carriers serving 2 nonstop destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 72%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 49 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 69%
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from PAH
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best day to fly
- Friday
- 82% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 0.6%
- below the US average
Best time of day to depart from PAH
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 84 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 66 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 31 min |
| Fridaybest | 82% | 40 min |
| Saturday | 69% | 56 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 44 min |
What causes delays at PAH
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing PAH.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather3%
Alternative airports near Paducah
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVV — Evansville Regional Airport | 96 mi | 81% | 20 min |
| BLV — Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport | 118 mi | 74% | 28 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at PAH?
- 28% of departures from Barkley Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 49 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- How often are flights cancelled at PAH?
- 0.6% of scheduled departures from PAH were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
Related guides
Based on 180 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.