Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Build in buffer at Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG): only 70% of departures leave on time, 8 points below the US average, and the mean departure delay is 30 minutes. It remains a major gateway for Plattsburgh, NY, with 1 carriers serving 6 nonstop destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 70%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 30 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 79%
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Destinations
- 6
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from PBG
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 10 a.m.
- 76% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 76% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.7%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from PBG
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 43 min |
| Tuesday | 62% | 41 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 76% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 24 min |
| Friday | 68% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 51 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 33 min |
Busiest routes from PBG
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBG → SFB (Sanford) | 140 | 62% | 32 min |
| PBG → FLL (Fort Lauderdale) | 138 | 60% | 41 min |
Where flights into PBG come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFB (Sanford) → PBG | 140 | 75% | 18 min |
| FLL (Fort Lauderdale) → PBG | 138 | 74% | 15 min |
What causes delays at PBG
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing PBG.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather17%
Alternative airports near Plattsburgh
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport | 20 mi | 81% | 22 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 PBG?
- 30% of departures from Plattsburgh International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 30 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from PBG?
- Flights scheduled around 10 a.m. depart on time 76% of the time at PBG, versus 62% around 7 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at PBG?
- 2.7% of scheduled departures from PBG were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,052 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.