SBA Today
Decent day. Departures at 80%, arrivals slightly worse at 74%. Early morning flights ran 43 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at SBA. 80% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 100%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 57%. That is a 43-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is 86 miles away and running 95% today. If your route is available from both airports, BUR 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 43-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
Morning held up fine at 92%. 5pm is where it broke down, dropping to 47%. Currently at 80%, well below the morning numbers. A 53-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 72%, last week 73%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Thu the best.
The Bigger Picture
SBA has been bouncing between 57% and 100%. Best day was Feb 19 at 100%. Worst was Feb 17 at 57%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how SBA runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About SBA Delays
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 74% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport has averaged 72% 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 US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 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.