Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) runs noticeably smoother than most US airports: 88% of its ~2 daily departures leave on time, 10 points above the national average, with an average departure delay of just 9 minutes. 1 airlines fly from Petersburg, AK to 2 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 88%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 9 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Destinations
- 2
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from PSG
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 12 p.m.
- 94% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Thursday
- 90% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 2.8%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from PSG
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 83% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 10 min |
| Thursdaybest | 90% | 5 min |
| Friday | 86% | 7 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 90% | 8 min |
Busiest routes from PSG
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSG → JNU (Juneau) | 362 | 89% | 8 min |
| PSG → WRG (Wrangell) | 362 | 84% | 10 min |
Where flights into PSG come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRG (Wrangell) → PSG | 362 | 85% | 9 min |
| JNU (Juneau) → PSG | 362 | 79% | 12 min |
What causes delays at PSG
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing PSG.
- Late-arriving aircraft85%
- Airline operations5%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather2%
Alternative airports near Petersburg
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRG — Wrangell Airport | 31 mi | 86% | 10 min |
| SIT — Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport | 93 mi | 84% | 12 min |
| KTN — Ketchikan International Airport | 111 mi | 82% | 12 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 PSG?
- 13% of departures from Petersburg James A Johnson Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 9 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from PSG?
- Flights scheduled around 12 p.m. depart on time 94% of the time at PSG, versus 85% around 3 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at PSG?
- 2.8% of scheduled departures from PSG were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,448 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.