VPS delays today: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport has an on-time departure rate of about 80%. The FAA airport status for VPS typically shows an average delay of 81 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.5% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes. The current TSA wait is about about 5 min. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 7 AM (21-27 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated August 2026.VPS is having a rough day. Avg delay is 81 min when late.
Check your airline app before leaving. Only 80% on time. avg delay 81 min. TSA: about about 5 min.
Updated 4:52 AM UTCVPS Destin Delays & Airport Status
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Full breakdown →80% on timeAvg delay 81 min
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Full details →~5 minBest: 4 AM (about 5 min)
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 80% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 16 minutes.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at VPS
On-time departure rate from DOT data
Republic Airways86%
Southwest Airlines84%
Delta Air Lines84%
JetBlue Airways79%
Allegiant Air77%
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