Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 95% of its ~1 daily departures leave on time, 17 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 4 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Pocatello, ID to 1 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 95%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 4 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Destinations
- 1
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from PIH
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 98% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 97% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 0.2%
- below the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from PIH
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 95% | 3 min |
| Tuesday | 96% | 2 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 97% | 2 min |
| Thursday | 92% | 5 min |
| Friday | 96% | 3 min |
| Saturday | 94% | 5 min |
| Sunday | 92% | 8 min |
Busiest routes from PIH
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIH → SLC (Salt Lake City) | 448 | 95% | 4 min |
Where flights into PIH come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLC (Salt Lake City) → PIH | 448 | 93% | 6 min |
What causes delays at PIH
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing PIH.
- Airline operations76%
- National airspace system2%
- Weather22%
Alternative airports near Pocatello
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDA — Idaho Falls Regional Airport | 49 mi | 83% | 20 min |
| SUN — Friedman Memorial Airport | 95 mi | 87% | 16 min |
| TWF — Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport | 101 mi | 95% | 6 min |
| JAC — Jackson Hole Airport | 105 mi | 77% | 26 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 PIH?
- 5% of departures from Pocatello Regional Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 4 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from PIH?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 98% of the time at PIH, versus 91% around 1 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at PIH?
- 0.2% of scheduled departures from PIH were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,182 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.