SBA Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 60%, arrivals worse at 40%. Early morning flights ran 30 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 96%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at SBA. 60% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 96%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 66%. That is a 30-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 88 miles away and running 62% 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 30-point swing at SBA. The early morning block runs at 96%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 85%. 10pm is where it broke down, dropping to 0%. Currently at 60%, well below the morning numbers. A 100-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 74%, last week 75%. Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
SBA has been bouncing between 58% and 85%. Best day was Mar 26 at 85%. Worst was May 7 at 58%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how SBA runs. Today's 60% is well below the norm.
About SBA Delays
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 60% on-time departures and 40% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. 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.