SBA Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for SBA.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 53%. That is a 47-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 88 miles away and running 66% today. If your route is available from both airports, LAX is the better bet right now.
SBA Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 47-point swing at SBA. The early morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
Down 19 points from last week (56% vs 75%). Arrivals up 11 points. Tue was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
SBA has been bouncing between 56% and 85%. Best day was Aug 29 at 85%. Worst was Sep 14 at 56%. The norm is 69-75%, which is just how SBA runs.
About SBA Delays
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport has averaged 56% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include BUR (Hollywood Burbank Airport), LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) and LGB (Long Beach International Airport). When SBA is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.