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Salt Lake Tops Best Airports List

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 25, 2009 8:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – Some airports just seem to be charmed when it comes to on-time departures. Travel + Leisure ranks the 10 best in America based on percentage of flights delayed:

  1. Salt Lake City: Last year's winner continues its reign, cutting delays by 2% from 2008, to just 12%.
  2. Portland, Ore.: At 15%, it held onto the No. 2 spot from 2008 (but just barely).

  1. Washington, DC (Reagan National) and Minneapolis St. Paul (tie): They also tied for third last year; both dropped 3 points and now report delays on 16% of flights.
  2. Los Angeles, San Diego, Tampa, and Detroit (tie): All come in at 17%, with San Diego down from No. 3, and LAX and Tampa up from No.10. Detroit is a newcomer.
For more, including the 10 worst airports, click the link below.

A US Airways jet approaches the gate at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.
A US Airways jet approaches the gate at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.   (AP Photo)
Signs along Interstate 494 Thursday, July 9, 2009 in Bloomington, Minn., guide air travelers to two different terminals at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Signs along Interstate 494 Thursday, July 9, 2009 in Bloomington, Minn., guide air travelers to two different terminals at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.   (AP Photo)
An American Airlines aircraft departs Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
An American Airlines aircraft departs Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).   (AP Photo)
Travelers are seen at the Los Angeles International Airport.
Travelers are seen at the Los Angeles International Airport.   (AP Photo)
A US Airways jets takes-off as an American Airlines Jet is prepped for take-off at Sky Harbor International Airport.
A US Airways jets takes-off as an American Airlines Jet is prepped for take-off at Sky Harbor International Airport.   (AP Photo)
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